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Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this role will be responsible for building and nurturing a book of business, developing new independent agency relationships, and supporting existing client growth. This is a great opportunity for a seller with a few solid years of experience who is ready to take the next step in their career within a high-performing, creative sales environment.\n\nWe are a team that thrives on individual ownership, collaborative thinking, and personal accountability. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and excited to grow within a rapidly scaling organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nProactive outreach and relationship-building with key brand and independent agency contacts\nProactively pursues new business development with a hunter mentality, identifying creative entry points into target accounts, maintaining disciplined follow-through, and taking ownership of pipeline growth independent of inbound lead flow.\nOwn the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, with support from leadership\nDevelop a deep understanding of client needs and challenges to create tailored mobile media recommendations\nContribute to building a rich pipeline through thoughtful prospecting and outreach strategies\nCollaborate with internal teams across design, client services, and business intelligence to ensure campaign success\nMaintain an organized and up-to-date pipeline and forecast\nStay up to date on industry trends, client shifts, and new opportunities in the market\nCommunicate learnings and client feedback back to the Regional Sales Manager and leadership team\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\nBachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, or a related field\n2+ years of experience in digital media sales, preferably with a focus on mobile, DOOH, creative tech, or programmatic\nDemonstrated success in new business development and client relationship management\nSolid understanding of the media ecosystem well enough to consult, not just pitch\nUnderstanding of agency holdcos, programmatic partners, and creative platforms\nUnderstands the buying ecosystem well enough to consult, not just pitch\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to both brand and agency audiences\nStrong organizational and time management skills\nFamiliarity with Boostr, Google Suite, Slack, ZOOM, and other general digital sales tools\n\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary + commission\nUnlimited upside potential and the ability to grow quickly within the company\nHealthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits\nBig Happy-provided laptop (Mac or PC based on preference)\nParticipation in Big Happy Stock Program\nPaid Parental Leave\nTeam Happy camaraderie and encouragement every step of the way as we celebrate the wins and opportunities to fail fast and learn and continue on your upward trajectory in your career\nAbility to be yourself and be successful and valued for your contributions\nLocation: Chicago | Hybrid, 3 days in office\nTotal Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000. 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