Director Advertiser Solutions, Activate

Director Advertiser Solutions, ActivateShape the future of programmatic. Drive growth with intelligence.About the RoleAs Director, Advertiser Solutions, Activate, you’ll help shape how leading brands and independent agencies in the UK approach programmatic buying. You’ll play a central role in accelerating Activate’s growth, building senior partnerships, unlocking new revenue and positioning PubMatic as a strategic force in the market. With AI driven innovation at the heart of our platform, you’ll help clients unlock smarter, more transparent and more effective ways to drive performance.This is a role for someone who enjoys building, not maintaining. You’ll lead high value commercial conversations, challenge conventional thinking and collaborate with experts across Product, Solutions and Client teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients. We’re looking for curiosity, commercial instinct and a collaborative mindset. If you’re motivated by ownership, growth and shaping what comes next, you’ll find both the platform and the support to do it here.What You’ll DoThis is an opportunity to build, shape and lead. In this role, you will:Drive and execute the UK Activate sales strategy across a defined portfolio of advertisers and independent agenciesWin and onboard new clients, generating sustainable and profitable revenue aligned with PubMatic’s strategic and yield objectivesBuild trusted, senior-level relationships with brands and agency decision-makers, positioning PubMatic as a long-term strategic partnerDevelop creative, commercially compelling solutions that translate complex programmatic capabilities into clear business outcomesPartner closely with Client Solutions, Solutions Engineering and Product teams to deliver seamless activation and innovationEmpower and enable generalist sellers to confidently represent Activate, strengthening team capability and autonomyRepresent PubMatic at industry events, contributing thought leadership and expanding market presenceWhat You’ll BringWe’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with curiosity and strategic thinking.Significant experience (7+ years) in sales or business development within advertising technology, ideally at a DSP or advanced buying platform A strong understanding of programmatic buying, real-time bidding and the demand-side ecosystemEstablished senior relationships across advertisers and independent agencies in the UKA track record of winning new business and translating opportunity into long-term client partnershipsConfidence presenting to and influencing C-level stakeholders, underpinned by emotional intelligence and strong communication skillsTechnical fluency and a genuine interest in how AI and emerging technologies are shaping the future of programmatic advertisingA growth mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, energised by change and motivated to learn in a fast-evolving environmentAt PubMatic, we value diverse perspectives, collaborative thinking and people who are excited to build what’s next. If this role speaks to your experience, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.Additional InformationCompensation Disclosure: In line with applicable UK pay transparency legislation, the range below reflects PubMatic’s good-faith estimate of the total compensation for this role in the relevant market. Final offers are determined using objective, non-discriminatory criteria such as experience, skills, and location. Total Compensation Range (OTE)130,000 – 150,000Hybrid Working: Employees operate on a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely. Benefits & Employee Experience: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, growth and wellbeing, including private medical insurance, six weeks’ fully paid sick leave, 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, and enhanced parental leave (12 weeks maternity, 4 weeks paternity).You’ll also benefit from ongoing training and structured recognition programmes, catered lunches and daily breakfast, regular social events, a MacBook or PC, and a mobile phone allowance.Diversity & Inclusion: PubMatic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value, promote, and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.