Associate Director/Director, Advertiser Solutions, Mobile App

Job description

About the Role:

This is a revenue-critical, quota-carrying role at the center of PubMatic’s Mobile App growth strategy. The Senior Account Executive/Director, Advertiser Solutions — Mobile App is accountable for unlocking and scaling mobile app-specific advertising budgets from brands, in-house buying teams, and agency trading desks, converting that demand into measurable, recurring platform revenue.

This is not just a relationship maintenance role. We are looking for a commercially aggressive, strategically minded seller who can identify and activate net-new mobile app budget, build PMP and PG deal structures that perform, and serve as a field-level advocate connecting buyer feedback directly to Product, Marketing, and GTM leadership.

The right candidate will be a key contributor to PubMatic’s Mobile App revenue targets and will participate actively in the cross-functional GTM taskforce driving PMP growth goals.

What You'll Do:

Revenue Generation & Budget Activation

• Own and exceed a defined revenue quota tied to mobile app advertiser spend on the PubMatic platform.

• Proactively identify and unlock mobile app-specific advertising budgets within brands’ in-house teams and agency holding companies.

• Build and close PMP, PG, and programmatic direct deals structured around mobile app and mobile gaming inventory.

• Develop mobile app auction packages and curated marketplace products that create scalable activation pathways for buyers.

• Maintain a healthy, high-velocity pipeline through disciplined prospecting, forecasting, and deal progression.

Advertiser & Agency Relationship Management

• Lead new advertiser relationships and expand existing partnerships, with primary focus on in-house buying teams at brands and performance-driven agencies.

• Identify the right decision-makers within advertiser organizations to pitch PubMatic’s mobile app value proposition and accelerate activation decisions.

• Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews with key partners; track delivery against deal commitments and growth targets.

• Proactively package publisher opportunities that drive incremental yield, aligning buyer need with supply quality.

Cross-Functional Deal Execution & Ramp

• Collaborate with Product, Product Marketing, Marketing, Customer Success, and the Demand Activation Team to structure, set up, and ramp deals from close through delivery.

• Serve as the commercial lead in coordinating internal stakeholders to ensure deal execution is seamless and time-to-revenue is minimized.

• Work with Technical Operations and Publisher Account Management to resolve delivery issues and optimize deal performance in-flight.

• Partner with local and global Ad Solutions teams to package mobile app inventory effectively for buyer activation.

Market Intelligence & Product Feedback Loop

• Systematically capture and communicate buyer feedback on what is working and what is not — covering deal structures, inventory quality, targeting capabilities, and platform UX.

• Translate field intelligence into prioritized, actionable input for Product and Product Marketing to inform the mobile app roadmap.

• Represent the buyer’s perspective in internal planning sessions, ensuring go-to-market strategy reflects real activation barriers and opportunities.

GTM Taskforce Participation

• Participate as an active member of the cross-functional GTM Tactical Taskforce focused on achieving PubMatic’s PMP growth goals within mobile app.

• Contribute deal insights, activation learnings, and buyer signals to taskforce strategy development.

• Execute on taskforce-driven initiatives including targeted outreach campaigns, inventory packaging, and advertiser education programs.

• Attend and represent PubMatic at mobile app and gaming industry events, including marquee conferences, to build pipeline and deepen market knowledge.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years in sales or business development within the digital advertising ecosystem; relevant backgrounds include SSPs, ad exchanges, DSPs, ad networks, ad agencies, gaming publishers, or mobile app publishers.

• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue quotas in a direct sales capacity.

• Solid command of programmatic buying and selling mechanics: pricing models, optimization tactics, audience trends, and buying technologies.

• Proficiency in Excel with the ability to translate data and analysis into compelling business narratives.

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills; comfortable engaging from junior practitioners to C-suite.

• Ability to operate cross-functionally and drive deal execution through internal teams without formal authority.

• Flexible, start-up mindset with proven success in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Pre-existing relationships with in-house buying teams at performance and brand advertisers.

• Proven track record of packaging and selling mobile app inventory to buyers, with demonstra

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