Senior Digital Director

GumGum is The Mindset Company™ transforming advertising. We’re an advertising technology company delivering results by matching brands with people in the right mindset in the moments that matter. Our platform is powered by the Mindset Graph™, our AI-driven data engine that processes billions of real-time contextual, creative, environmental, and historical signals to match every ad with the most receptive audience. The result is advertising that drives meaningful outcomes for advertisers and publishers, and is more relevant for consumers.

We were founded in 2008 and are headquartered in Santa Monica, California, operating in over 19 markets across North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia.

Our principles guide our work every day and are as follows:

• Customer-Obsessed: We’re focused on advertising solutions that solve needs and drive success for clients and partners.
• Make it Happen: We have a bias for action and take ownership to deliver results.
• Always Innovate: We push boundaries with creativity and technology.
• Foster Belonging: We ensure colleagues feel included, supported, and empowered to thrive.

To be a part of The Mindset Company™ transforming advertising, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers.

The Senior Digital Director role is an experienced individual contributor responsible for prospecting and closing large sales in GumGum’s Market Leading ‘Contextual, Creative and Attention’ Advertising platform. Reporting to the Group Digital Director, this role is responsible for developing key relationships within large and mid-size agencies with regular expert guidance on client calls. We require this role to work autonomously while being supported by a cross-functional pre-sales team. 

Senior Digital Directors are experienced sellers with deep knowledge of the online media landscape, the advertising community, and a proven track record of driving revenue growth. With 6+ years of digital media experience, they leverage GumGum’s industry-leading products to develop strategic solutions that meet client objectives and maximize sales opportunities.

This role requires a strong sales acumen, independent judgment, and the ability to navigate complex client needs. Senior Digital Directors proactively identify high-value opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and consistently exceed revenue targets by presenting tailored solutions.

 

What You'll Achieve

• Drive revenue for UK agencies- Responsible for a book of business, driving revenue and new business across large to mid-sized agencies in the UK
• Upsell Current Clients in Current and New Products - Provide market insight into the GumGum offerings by generating sales specifically from key brands and agencies
• Sales Prospecting and Hunting - Expectation to generate a high volume of sales related activity including cold calling, presentations, RFP’s, and out of the box sales solutions
• Relationship Development - Cultivate relationships with brands, agency contacts and clients to gain deep insight into their business and ultimately provide GumGum solutions for their marketing and advertising goals
• Translate Client Insight to internal Product Team - Provide feedback to the company on how to best service clients’ needs
• Ownership & Contribution: Take ownership of your role and designated area, actively contributing solutions to support the team's goals
• Relationship Building: Leverage an existing, extensive network of contacts across the media industry, including clients, agencies, and other media owners
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor and deputy to your manager (GDD), serving as a sounding board for ideas and strategies
• Key Stakeholder: Establish yourself as a key stakeholder within the business, contributing to its overall success
• Internal Collaboration - Work with an Account Manager, Client Strategists, Programmatic Solutions Manager, and other internal teams to ensure sold proposals are successfully implemented and aligned with client expectations

Skills You'll Bring

• deally 6+ years of selling experience in digital advertising sales 
• Experience managing a large book of business 
• Must have strong selling experience and track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets demonstrated with a list of brand and agency contacts in addition to other assignments in the region
• Programmatic experience preferred
• Confident and innovative use of AI to support efficient working 
• Outgoing and can build and maintain/grow client relationships at all levels (entertaining is required)

What We Offer

• Learn about our benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits. If you'd like additional information, your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process!

Awards

• 2025 & 2026 Digiday Media Awards Europe Best Contextual Targeting Offering
• 2025 AdExchanger Awards AI Innovators, Technology & Service Provider, Finalist
• 2025 MARKETECH APAC Marketing Technology Awards Silver Winner for Best Contextual Advertising Tech Platform
• 2025 Inc. B2B Power Partner
• 2025 ExchangeWire The Wires Global Best Client Services team winner (GumGum UK)
• 2025 and 2026 BuiltIn Best U.S. Midsize Companies to Work For

DEIB and EEO Statement

GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to do their best work. We believe different perspectives make us stronger and lead to better outcomes—for our teams, our partners, and our business. We strive to build an environment where individuals are treated fairly, opportunities are accessible, and everyone is held to a high standard of respect and accountability.

We're always learning and evolving as a company, and we continue to take thoughtful steps to support our people and strengthen our culture.

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