Senior Sales Manager – Contextual AdTech Leader

Senior Sales Manager – Contextual AdTech Leader

Salary up to £55,000 - £80,000 - 50% OTE

Agency Sales (Publicis Focus)

London, Hybrid

The opportunity:

Pivotal is proud to be partnered with one of the fastest-growing names in contextual advertising, a privacy-first AdTech business that is redefining the landscape without reliance on cookies or IDs.

With fresh Series A funding secured and an ambitious roadmap for international growth, now is the perfect time to join their London team. You’ll be working with world-class experts in data science, AI, and contextual targeting, with your ideas and drive playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business.

This is a strategic and hands-on sales role where you’ll spearhead new revenue opportunities across leading media agencies and direct clients, helping to scale one of the most exciting AdTech offerings in the market.

The role:

• Full ownership of developing new business opportunities across a targeted agency patch (Publicis focused).
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at both agencies and advertisers.
• Pitch compelling solutions that champion contextual advertising and privacy-centric targeting.
• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting and meetings to proposals and deal closing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure solutions meet client needs and deliver exceptional results.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting, reporting, and strategic input to the leadership team.
• Potential to grow into an Account Director role as the business expands.

Your profile:

• You will have held a Senior Sales Manager, Sales Manager, or Senior Sales Executive role within a digital media, AdTech, or programmatic environment.
• Strong understanding of digital media and programmatic buying landscapes; passion for privacy-first and contextual solutions a major plus.
• Demonstrated success in opening doors, pitching, and consistently exceeding sales targets.
• Commercially savvy with excellent negotiation skills and a consultative approach.
• Data-driven mindset: confident using data to shape strategy and communicate value to clients.
• Typically 3-8 years of experience in a related sales role.

How do I apply?

If you’re excited about this unique opportunity, contact James Johnson at Pivotal via james@pivotallondon.co.uk.

Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.