Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (Central)
Company websitenexxen.com (Nexxen, opens in new tab)
Base salary $125K to $165K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (8 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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
excellenceSuccessful 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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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($125,000) is above 26% of the 221 Sales roles in Illinois listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $140,000; the middle half runs from $120,400 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (Central)$125K to $165K
Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (Los Angeles)$125K to $165K
Sales Director$125K to $165K
Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (NYC)$125K to $165K
Senior Account Executive /Sales Director (Channel Partnerships)$120K to $165K
Communications Director$130K to $150K
Director of Programmatic Partnerships$130K to $160K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (Central) (this listing) | $125K - $165K |
| Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (Los Angeles) | $125K - $165K |
| Sales Director | $125K - $165K |
| Senior Account Executive/Sales Director - Enterprise (NYC) | $125K - $165K |
| Senior Account Executive /Sales Director (Channel Partnerships) | $120K - $165K |
| Communications Director | $130K - $150K |
| Director of Programmatic Partnerships | $130K - $160K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-15
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, IL
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
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- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
