Manager, Advertising Sales

Teamwork makes the stream work.Roku is changing how the world watches TVRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.About the teamThe world is cutting the cord and streaming its TV online, a shift that has dramatically changed how advertisers target, reach and measure their preferred audiences in ways that broadcast TV and cable never could.Roku Ads Manager is our answer to the growing demand in streaming advertising. Our self-serve platform launched in September 2024 and has picked up major momentum. Our Ads Manager team is small, gritty, and focused on scaling the best streaming ad platform in the market. We move fast, pivot quickly, and work hard. We rally around decisions, challenge assumptions, and push the limits on what advertising can do for growth marketers, performance agencies, and any other business interested in making the big screen work for their brands’ objectives. The Roku Ads Manager team is looking for a seasoned Sales Manager to help us scale our platform.About the roleTV ads were once reserved for large national brands. Roku believes that it’s better for streamers, brands, and our company that all businesses have a path to advertising in streaming. Roku Ads Manager is our answer to democratizing streaming advertising, creating a self-serve path for businesses of any size to get their brand on the big screen.Roku Ads Manager is looking for a Sales Manager to manage a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to help lead demand generation and client growth for our self-serve streaming ad platform. This role will manage a growing team of sellers and will play a crucial role in attracting and onboarding Account Executives, own revenue goals and forecasting, and work with our customers to achieve revenue growth and business outcomes. For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $156,000 - $234,000 annually.Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.This role is eligible for incentive compensation/commissions, health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.What you’ll be doing  Key contributor to revenue, work against aggressive advertising revenue goals - need to hit the ground running and be a fast learnerManage a team of SDRsProactively build and maintain a pipeline of sales targets, contacts, and sales opportunities via cold calling and leveraging your brand connections and their agencies Build and cultivate high level agency/client relationships Collaborate with internal stakeholders on sales strategy for key customers Report on revenue projections/forecasts Operate at scale, managing a high volume of accounts by identifying opportunities and prioritizing service according to revenue and potentialUnderstand clients’ business and translate marketing objectives into results for advertisers, growing advertiser investment on the Roku self-serve ad platformCommunicate effectively with advertisers, as well as internal Roku stakeholders; identify and communicate opportunities internally to improve Roku’s products based on advertiser feedbackWe’re excited if you have 5-7+ years' experience in advertising sales, preferably in the video, streaming, TV, display, social, mobile, and/or custom content space1-2+ years managing Account ExecutivesA successful track record in closing large, complex, and custom advertising sales with enterprise advertisers and key stakeholders at their agenciesThrive when operating at scale, using data to drive operations and executionThe ability to effectively collaborate with internal support and cross functional teams, while autonomously managing your businessAmbition for building from the ground up and seeking constant improvement for the businessA naturally curious mindset, eager to learn and grow in a fast paced, dynamic environmentA self-starter who’s hungry to attack new challenges that come with building a new line of businessA growth hacker who believes in helping brands of any size grow with streaming adsProgrammatic experience is a plus Located in New York, NY#LI-OR1 BenefitsRoku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.The Roku CultureRoku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit .By providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read our Applicant Privacy Notice and authorize Roku to process your data subject to those terms.