Sparteo

Independent Media Sales Director, US (1099 Contractor)

Sparteo  •  $150k - $250k/yr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

About Sparteo

Sparteo is a fast-growing, European-born AdTech powerhouse and the company behind industry-leading solutions like Actirise, Viously, and our proprietary AI context engine, Overwatch. We provide premium publishers with cutting-edge monetization stacks and deliver highly viewable, brand-safe, and high-impact advertising experiences (Video, Display, CTV) to top global brands.

As we aggressively expand our US footprint, we are looking for a highly connected Independent Media Sales Director to introduce our premium inventory and AI-driven capabilities to top-tier US media agencies and trading desks.

The Role

Company: Sparteo

Location: Remote, US (East Coast / New York preferred, but open nationwide)

Role Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (Retainer + Uncapped Commission)

Start Date: July 2026 (To capture Q4 planning)

This is not a standard SaaS tech-sales role; this is pure Media Sales As an independent consultant working closely with our VP of Ad Solutions, you will act as the tip of the spear for Sparteo’s Sales House in the US.

Your mission is to leverage your existing "Rolodex" to open doors at major HoldCos (GroupM, Omnicom, Dentsu, IPG, etc.) and leading independent agencies, responding to RFPs, and closing high-yield programmatic and direct IO deals for Q4 2026 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  • Business Development & Evangelization: Proactively pitch Sparteo’s premium inventory, video formats, and contextual AI targeting to US media planners, programmatic buyers, and agency leadership.

  • Pipeline Management: Source, qualify, and manage incoming RFPs. Work closely with our European AdOps and Yield teams to deliver winning proposals.

  • Deal Execution: Secure "Approved Vendor" status across target agencies and close deals via Direct IOs, PMPs, and Programmatic Guaranteed (PG).

  • Account Growth: Act as the primary US point of contact for your clients. Monitor pacing, ensure successful campaign delivery with our team, and drive upsells and renewals.

  • Market Feedback: Provide on-the-ground intelligence to Sparteo’s leadership regarding US market demands, pricing expectations, and competitor movements.

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience: 10+ years of proven success in digital media sales, specifically selling publisher inventory, video formats, or programmatic solutions to US agencies.

  • The Rolodex: You have active, warm relationships with decision-makers at major US HoldCos and Trading Desks. You can secure a meeting with a VP of Media or a Programmatic Director next week.

  • AdTech Expertise: Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs), contextual targeting, viewability standards (IAS, DoubleVerify), and CCPA compliance.

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: You are a self-starter comfortable working autonomously as a 1099 Contractor in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Compensation & Structure

We believe in rewarding top performers who can unlock the US market. Our structure is designed to support you while you build your pipeline, transitioning into highly lucrative commissions.

  • Monthly Retainer: A competitive monthly retainer to secure your dedicated time and evangelization efforts.

  • Commissions: Aggressive, uncapped commission structure (percentage of Net Media Spend collected).

  • OTE (On Target Earnings): $150,000 - $250,000+ per year for a performer who hits quota, with significant upside.

Sparteo

About Sparteo

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈-𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

We help media and content companies monetize their audiences across the web, mobile, CTV, and beyond.

From display to video to audio, our solutions are built to deliver better results with less complexity.

→ 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞: display tech engineered for performance

→ 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲: a full-stack platform for video publishing and monetization

→ 𝐕𝐨𝐱𝐞𝐮𝐬: audio infrastructure for hosting, distribution, and revenue

→ 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐂𝐌𝐏: consent management built for business outcomes

→ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐒𝐏: advanced programmatic monetization at scale

Our data-driven approach delivers 30% more revenue on average than traditional solutions.

We’re a team of 100+ experts across 11 countries, and our momentum hasn’t gone unnoticed. Sparteo was featured in the FT1000 as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, named one of the 100 hottest startups by The Europas, and ranked #1 Web SSP in France by Pixalate; beating Google AdX.

Follow us to join the growing number of media and content companies who trust Sparteo to turn content into sustainable revenue. Because when the content industry thrives, the entire digital ecosystem benefits.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
2018
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