North America is a top growth priority for Adlook, and we're looking for the leader to build it. As VP of Business Development, North America, you'll build and lead a team of Business Development Reps, own senior relationships with agencies and brands, and set the go-to-market strategy for the region.
What You'll Do
Take an entrepreneurial approach to winning new business across North America, with the US as a focus market
Build and lead a team of Business Development Reps across the region
Own relationships with senior stakeholders at agencies and brands
Drive cross-functional projects to deliver against business expectations
Evangelize Adlook's values and USPs within the regional team and with clients
Mentor and lead the team
Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for North America, in partnership with global leadership
Represent Adlook at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to build brand presence in the region
Requirements
10+ years in business development / sales within adtech, martech, or digital media — ideally with DSP, programmatic, or performance marketing exposure in a managerial role
Proven track record building and scaling a BD or sales team from the ground up
Established network of senior relationships at agencies and/or brands in the US market
Strong commercial acumen — comfortable owning a revenue number and building the plan to hit it
Experience operating in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with limited structure
Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to work cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Ad Operations
Based in the US (or willing to relocate), with flexibility to travel across North America
Fluent English; additional languages a plus
Why Adlook?
A real leadership mandate. This isn't inheriting a built-out org — it's building one. You'll shape the team, the strategy, and the North America playbook from close to zero.
Backed, not bootstrapped. As part of RTB House Group, you get the stability and resources of an established global player while still working with startup speed and autonomy.
A seat at the table. Direct visibility with senior leadership and a real say in how Adlook shows up commercially in the region.
Momentum. North America is a strategic growth priority right now — you're joining at the point where the impact of what you build is most visible.
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