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Head of Sales, Citymapper Ads
At a Glance
- Location
- London
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-24T08:21:45-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Media
Benefits & Perks
weekly team lunches Comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid parent
Requirements
8+ years of experience in digital media sales or ad tech leadership, with deep fluency in both direct brand/agency sales and programmatic ecosystems (SSPs); French language skills are a strong plus
Established network across agency and brand contacts in the UK, US, and ideally France, with demonstrated success managing the full business development cycle from sourcing through close and consistently exceeding revenue targets
Comfortable owning forecasting and commercial reporting, with a track record of translating pipeline data into accurate projections and clear strategic recommendations
Compensation & Benefits
Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good
Competitive compensation including equity
A hybrid working model and a spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
Comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid parental leave, and health scheme offered through AXA
Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents
Cycle to Work Scheme - multiple options via Green Commute Initiative (GCI)
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end commercial strategy for Citymapper Ads across the UK, France, and the US: from identifying the highest-value prospects to closing and growing tier-one media buyer relationships
Build and deepen Citymapper's presence in both direct and programmatic buying ecosystems, including managing agency and brand partnerships, reseller networks, and SSP relationships
Lead, coach, and grow a lean sales and account management team.
You will set the bar for what great looks like, while staying personally close to the most complex deals and senior client relationships
Step in wherever the business needs you: whether that's troubleshooting a campaign, covering an account, or rolling up your sleeves on ad ops, you see no task as beneath your role
Translate market signals and customer feedback into actionable product insights, acting as the commercial voice in cross-functional conversations with product and engineering