Director of Sales Programmatic

Overview

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Motorsport Network is the world’s largest independent motorsport and automotive media company, connecting more than 42 million fans every month through brands including Autosport, , Motor1, and InsideEVs.

At a time of transformation and growth in global motorsport and media, we’re redefining how racing stories are told, blending Autosport’s 75-year legacy of trusted journalism with data, digital innovation, and storytelling technology.

The Director of Sales Programmatic will be tasked with driving programmatic revenue for Motorsport Network. This role is responsible for creating new relationships with DSPs, Agency PBUs (Programmatic Buying Units), and brand teams in the US market. This is a commercial role, not an ad operations position. The successful candidate will combine programmatic expertise with strong commercial relationships with media buyers. This is an opportunity to join a global programmatic business at a company with scale, substantial brand equity, and a uniquely passionate audience. The Programmatic Account Executive will play a key role on the Commercial team to help Motorsport Network monetize its platforms. 

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Hunt and prospect for new programmatic business opportunities from DSPs, agencies, and brand teams
  
• Build and grow relationships to maximize revenue opportunities
  
• Manage pipeline, forecasting, and revenue tracking through Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and consistency
  
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue goals in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Execute strategic sales plans and deliver compelling, data-informed presentations to prospects
  
• Provide insights and feedback to leadership to inform strategies and product development
  

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 3+ years of programmatic experience in media sales, advertising, or a related field
  
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with DSPs, clients, and agency partners.
  
• Strong sales acumen with experience delivering persuasive presentations
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Salesforce is a plus. xwzovoh
  
• Working knowledge of programmatic advertising across the Display and Video markets
  

This role is based in New York City with a hybrid in-office schedule.

On Target Earnings $125K to $175K base salary plus variable compensation