Senior Account Executive
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $163,500/yr, this role pays more than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $81.5k–$320k/yr.
Against the 1,420 open roles on Media sales jobs (typical pay $125k/yr, band $71k–$261k/yr), this one's $163,500/yr sits above the middle. How posted pay is measured.
The posting
About SmartNews
SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to the people who need it. Thanks to our unique machine-learning technology and relationships with more than 3,000 global publisher partners, we provide news that matters to millions of users.
Founded in 2012 in Tokyo, SmartNews also has offices in Osaka (Kansai Office), Palo Alto, New York and Singapore.
If you share our vision and are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply!
About The Team
Our team is dedicated to maximizing the value and success of our advertisers and agency partners. We bridge the gap between client business goals and our advanced native advertising solutions by driving post-sales campaign optimization, retention, and long-term revenue growth. Through close collaboration with Sales, Ad Operations, and Product teams, we translate real-time performance data and client feedback into actionable insights that continuously evolve our advertising ecosystem and platform capabilities.
About The Role
In this role, you will own the full sales cycle for net-new advertisers - building your own pipeline through outbound prospecting, industry networks, and agency relationships, then qualifying, pitching, negotiating, and closing
- Prospect and develop new advertiser relationships across target industries and verticals.
- Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through close and onboarding.
- Build relationships with decision-makers across brands, agencies, and marketing organizations.
- Conduct discovery meetings to understand client business objectives, challenges, and marketing goals.
- Consistently achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual new-account and revenue targets.
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and reporting.
Minimum requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in sales, advertising, digital media, ad technology, or a related field.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue goals.
- Demonstrated experience closing new business and managing existing customer relationships
- Experience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting through close and onboarding.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Nice to have experiences/skills
- Strong understanding of digital advertising, media, marketing, or performance marketing
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to understand a client's business objectives and translate them into effective advertising solutions.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple prospects, clients, and priorities.
Benefits available at the SmartNews US Office
- Compensation range: $127,000to $200,000 base salary, plus bonus
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Up to 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Benefit plan with monthly allowances
- Complimentary lunch, snacks, and beverages in the office
Click here or visit our careers site for more info about our benefits.
Taken from SmartNews's own posting, last seen live on 4 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details, CV and cover letter, then 5 questions.
- 1.Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for SmartNews?Pick any: 305346 · 305347
- 2.Will you now or in the future require SmartNews to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you? Example: H-1B or other employment-based immigration case. This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visPick any: 305348 · 305349
- 3.Please select all sources of information that were helpful when deciding to apply.Pick any (7 options)
- 4.If you selected “Other,” please provide details.Short answer · optional
- 5.I understand that the primary work location for this position is the Company-designated office. The role currently follows a hybrid model with regular in-office attendance. Attendance frequency and schedule are determined by business needsYes or no
From SmartNews's apply page, checked 4 Nov 2026.
About SmartNews
Native advertising on the SmartNews news app in Japan and the US, sold to brands and ad agencies, plus partnership deals behind its new consumer apps.
Pay schedule: US sellers are on base salary plus bonus with a 401(k) match, up to 100% paid medical, dental and vision for the family, monthly allowances and free meals in the office; the Tokyo postings name statutory Japanese insurance and an annual health check, and the Tokyo account executive works from the office at least three days a week.
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