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Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (Central)

Nexxen logoNexxen$125,000–$165,000/yrChicago, ILFull-timeListed 2w ago

Taken at the midpoint of its range, $145,000/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 $81.8k–$315k/yr.

The posting

What you'll do

As a Senior Account Executive/Sales Director Enterprise Sales (Chicago), you will lead all the tactical sales and client management responsibilities of your book of business across our Central US region. You’ll be responsible for driving revenue through a combination of first-class account management and proactive selling of our full-stack, end-to-end technology solution. You will drive sales, ensure exceptional client satisfaction, and build long-term, reliable relationships with agencies and brand direct clients by delivering superior sales and client service acumen.

Each day can be different here at Nexxen, but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are.

  • Achieve fiscal and strategic goals
  • Cultivate and nurture connections with agencies and brands
  • Oversee sales forecasting tools and reporting
  • Collaborate with local Trading and Account management teams to achieve client goals by coordinating stakeholder milestones for project completion
  • Communicate effectively with external partners, clients, and internal stakeholders, adapting communication style to persuade and positively influence outcomes
  • Recognize business challenges that Nexxen's solutions can address
  • Innovate and implement solutions for unarticulated needs and both new and existing market requirements
  • Please note - We have a hybrid work model with the expectation of 3 days in the local office to collaborate with your amazing teamates.

What will I bring?

  • 10+ years of experience in AdTech sales, selling to brands and ad agencies
  • A proven approach to solution selling: Positioning and packaging bespoke offerings across our solution set ( THIS IS NOT A TRANSACTIONAL MEDIA SALES ROLE )
  • Solid track record of exceeding revenue expectations
  • Deep understanding of the AdTech ecosystem including DSP, SSP, DMP, ad networks, ad exchanges, ad servers, and other online advertising technologies
  • Familiarity with key MarTech ecosystem functions, including CDPs and CRM functionality
  • Familiarity with key data and measurement partners across the programmatic ecosystem
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to speak with C-level clients
  • Established network of relationships with decision-makers at brands and advertising agencies locally and within the Midwest region
  • Ability to manage strategic and complicated sales cycles involving multiple internal and external teams
  • Strong team player and ability to succeed in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining high levels of operational rigor, digital acumen, and business excellence
  • Successful negotiation experience, producing impactful results
  • Add value to the Nexxen culture
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is**$125,000 - $165,000 at the time of posting,**with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.

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Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters

At Nexxen, we care about the well-being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get-rich-quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at infosec@nexxen.com to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed.

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Taken from Nexxen's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.

The application

Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 5 questions.

Have readyCVLinkedIn
  1. 1.
    Salary ExpectationNumber
  2. 2.
    At this time we don't provide relocation. This is a hybrid role. Are you able to commute to the office 3+ days a week to the office location stated in the job description?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship by Nexxen. Are you legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    Do you now or will you in the future require our company to file a petition or application for immigration sponsorship for work authorization on your behalf to begin or continue employment with our company? If you currently have non-immigraYes or no
  5. 5.
    I confirm that I am the individual applicant and not a third-party recruiter or agency representative. I understand that submissions from agencies or third parties without a signed agreement will not be accepted, and no placement fees willPick any: I agree

From Nexxen's apply page, checked 2 Nov 2026.

About Nexxen

Sells a demand-side platform, a supply-side platform and audience and TV viewing data to advertisers, agencies and publishers, with much of the business in CTV and video.

Pay schedule: A base salary with the potential of an incentive or bonus on most US postings (one programmatic partnerships director names commission), hybrid with three days a week in the local office; the Toronto AE is paid hourly with a commission plan.

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