Sales Service Executive (digital media/advertising)

GumGum is the contextual-first technology leader transforming digital advertising with AI-powered, non-invasive data and media solutions. We champion effective advertising that uplifts and respects consumers. Our proprietary Contextual, Attention, and Creative solutions create the perfect match between a brand and a consumer in the right moment and mindset. Founded in 2008, GumGum is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and operates in 19+ markets.
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The Sales Service Executive (SSE) is an entry-level to early-career sales role designed to train future Digital Executives. The role functions as a sales development role to senior sellers, supporting the sales team in prospecting, pitch development, account coverage, and day-to-day sales activity.
While not a quota-carrying position, the SSE plays an active role in the selling process and gains direct exposure to clients, agencies, and the full sales motion. The primary objective of the role is sales training and readiness, while meaningfully increasing the productivity of the sales team.
We are considering candidates in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Must fluently speak German.
What You'll Achieve
Sales Support
Support sellers in developing sales proposals, decks, client presentations
Assist with prospecting and account research across assigned lists
Help prepare for RFPs, upfront conversations, and scatter opportunities
Track and organize sales materials, follow-ups and meeting notes
Account Coverage
Provide continuity and coverage for account lists during seller absences (e.g., leaves of absence, vacations)
Ensure continuity of communication and pipeline momentum
Escalation of deal-critical decisions to Sellers
Clear handoff before and after leave
Inbound Leads
Qualify inbound leads using defined criteria
Conduct initial outreach or discovery on behalf of Sellers
Document context and recommended next steps before handoff
Client Agency Interaction
Attend client and agency meetings alongside Sellers, as appropriate for deal stage and development readiness
Participate in presentations and pitches as appropriate
Support client entertainment, events, and relationship-building activities
Serve as a professional, reliable extension of the sales team in external interactions
Sales Operation Discipline
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sales activity, meetings, and notes in Salesforce and other sales tools
Ensure follow-ups, materials, and internal handoffs are tracked and completed on time
Support basic reporting and tracking to provide visibility into pipeline activity and sales execution
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow-through to ensure consistent, high-quality sales execution
What Success Looks Like
The SSE role is explicitly designed as a feeder into an Account Executive position. High performers are typically promoted into junior sales roles after demonstrating mastery of sales fundamentals, client readiness, and internal execution.
Sales teams are more efficient and spend more time in market
High-quality, on-time sales materials and presentations
Strong internal reputation as a reliable sales partner
Growing confidence and credibility in client and agency interactions
Speed and quality of inbound lead response
Quality of sales materials (AE/SD feedback)
Effectiveness during continuity coverage
Demonstrated readiness against AE competency expectations
Clear readiness to progress into an Digital Executive role
Skills You'll Bring
Internship or early-career experience in sales, media, marketing, advertising, customer-facing roles, or related environments supporting commercial, client-facing, or revenue-generating teams is a plus
Must fluently speak German
Exposure to digital advertising, media, technology, or B2B sales environments preferred but not required
Early-career professional with strong interest in media sales
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable interacting with clients and agencies
Curious, coachable, and motivated to build a sales career
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
Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year for the 2023 Mumbrella Awards
2024 Winner of 7 BuiltIn Awards on a national, regional, and remote scale - including Remote Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles, CA at #9
Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
CTO Hero Award of OTT.X 2023
Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021
Finalist for the 2023 AdExchanger Awards Best Video Technology For Media Suppliers
Gold Award at the IAB Mixx Awards in Belgium in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category
The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino's case study
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