Account Executive

The Ventura Growth team is seeking high-performing Account Executives with local market expertise to join our expanding national team! We’re looking for dynamic, driven individuals with deep experience in the buy-side programmatic space (DSP) and a strong network of agency and client-direct relationships.

With a vast, untapped addressable market, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock significant growth by delivering platform-based solutions to small and medium-sized brands and agencies. As a market leader in your territory, you’ll play a crucial role in driving our expansion and seizing the many opportunities ahead. Join us and help shape the future of digital advertising at Ventura Growth!
 

WHO WE ARE 

Established in 2021, Ventura Growth is the only purpose-built Certified Service Partner (reseller) for The Trade Desk. Alongside TTD, we are rapidly expanding platform access in the mid-market across North America. Based in Denver, Colorado, Ventura is the leading digital media partner for marketers looking to deliver successful marketing programs. 

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have a minimum of 3-5 years of digital media and/or platform sales experience, preferably at a DSP company such as Basis, Simpli.fi, or StackAdapt
• You have demonstrated the ability to create and implement programmatic strategies for clients and have excellent relationships with independent agencies and direct clients across your respective geography 
• You have expertise  across the advertising technology industry; direct experience with The Trade Desk Platform is a plus
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, paired with the ability to negotiate and confidently close deals
• You achieve excellence across the entire sales spectrum (ie, email, outreach, networking, cold calls, presentations, etc.) 

• You’re well-versed in using Salesforce, email sequencing tools (Outreach.io is a bonus), and LinkedIn Navigator to streamline your efforts and maximize results.

• Excited by the dynamic, fast-paced environment of a startup and eager to make a direct impact on our growth and success. If you’re passionate about shaping our path forward, this role offers the opportunity to be a key driver of how we get there.

WHAT YOU WILL YOU DO IN THIS ROLE 

• Become a go-to expert on The Trade Desk platform, sharing valuable insights and guiding clients through best practices during the prospecting process.
• Build and nurture a portfolio of new client accounts—both agency and brand direct—ensuring exceptional satisfaction and strong partnerships at every touchpoint.
• Lead engaging discovery meetings and product demos (with support from our Trading team), maintaining clear, impactful communication throughout.
• Act as a key liaison between business development and internal teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and delivering outstanding client success.
• Secure new partners via MSA contracts and work closely with Account Management and Trading teams for seamless onboarding and growth.
• Develop and execute strategies in partnership with the Client Services team to drive meaningful client growth.
• Maintain an organized pipeline, accurately forecasting revenue using Ventura’s internal platforms.
• Stay active in your region’s digital advertising scene, attending events, visiting clients, and participating in client trainings and Ventura Growth events.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK AT VENTURA GROWTH:

• Our success comes from empowering our team members to drive positive business impact
• We reward hard work, support career development, offer comprehensive benefits, and foster a fun and friendly work environment
• We are creating an opportunity to work for a high-growth company with an unparalleled market opportunity. The sky is the limit on employee growth and success!

Please note this role is open to candidates across all relevant US markets. The information below is provided for those hired in Colorado only. 

• The estimated pay range for this role, based in Colorado, is a base salary of $75,000-90,000 with a commission package that will be discussed before the official offer

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. 

All roles are eligible for the following benefits: 

• Health Care Insurance
• 401(k) retirement account
• Company stipends for specific perks
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave

To learn more about our benefits and perks, click HERE. 

At Ventura Growth, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability or particular need that requires accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please let our Director of People know. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.