Account Executive, Advertiser Growth

The future of advertising is beautiful. Thanks (thanks.co) is seeking an Account Executive to join our global team and play a key sales role in expanding our US advertiser base with new, exciting logos. You'll collaborate with our sales, marketing, product, and customer success teams to execute our vision of creating the only ad network where everyone wins. You'll own the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing - building pipeline from scratch, conducting discovery calls and demos, and converting prospects into Thanks advertisers. Working as part of a high-calibre partnerships team, you'll be bringing new brands into the Thanks ecosystem, with particular focus on growing our portfolio of mid-market advertisers, while contributing to our evolving segmentation strategy. Our ideal candidate is a resourceful, tenacious seller with experience in tech and exposure to startups. You'll be a natural relationship builder and networker who is creative, adaptable, and isn't afraid to wear multiple hats. What you'll do Full-Cycle Sales Ownership: Manage the complete advertiser sales process from initial prospecting through contract signing - including discovery calls, platform demos, objection handling, and closing. Strategic Prospecting: Build pipeline from scratch through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship building - thinking like a true hunter rather than relying solely on inbound leads. Platform Demonstrations: Lead initial product demos for prospective advertisers, walking them through Thanks' platform capabilities and value proposition. Discovery & Consultation: Conduct thorough discovery calls to understand customer demographics, targeting needs, and business objectives - then collaborate with leadership on objection handling and competitive positioning. Process Development: Provide feedback on sales processes, technology stack, and go-to-market strategies as we iterate and improve our approach as we scale rapidly. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing on lead generation strategies and attend industry conferences to expand network and generate new business opportunities. Requirements What we're looking for 3+ years of sales experience in tech / SaaS, with proven ability to manage full sales cycles and achieve targets. Strong prospecting skills and a hunter mentality - able to build pipeline proactively, rather than relying solely on inbound leads. Experience in a fast-growing startup or scaleup business - where you’ve sold the unknown. Excellent communicator with strong presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills. Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, with a desire to help bring structure to evolving systems and processes. Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills, crucial for managing a book of business while working remotely. Creative problem solver with a team-first attitude and a collaborative approach to sharing ideas. Proficiency with our CRM software HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other sales outreach tools. Nice to have Understanding of affiliate networks (e.g. CJ, Impact, Rakuten, Awin). Established network within brands and advertisers, and experience leveraging professional connections for business development. Benefits Why Thanks? What if people actually loved ads? Thanks makes this possible. We're a Sydney-headquartered, global company on a mission to kill ad fatigue and create advertising that consumers genuinely appreciate. Our industry-leading engagement goes beyond capturing attention - we delight, reward, and transform how people experience ads. Here's why you'll love working with us: Direct Impact: Your work will directly drive revenue growth by bringing exciting new brands into the Thanks ecosystem. You'll see exactly how your sales efforts contribute to our rapid expansion. Ownership and Autonomy: Help define what sales looks like at Thanks from the early stages. You'll have the freedom to build scalable processes and influence our go-to-market strategy as we scale. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and OTE, plus stock options to share in our success. Growth Trajectory: Thrive in an environment of rapid change, constant challenges, and endless opportunities. You'll work closely with leadership in a culture that values courage, appreciation, and kindness. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your needs and wellbeing - including generous PTO, and employee healthcare, vision and dental. Flexible Remote-Working Environment: Work remotely in a team that prioritises flexibility, transparency, and collaboration. We're tackling big challenges in advertising technology by creating our own ecosystem - not copying what exists. If you're excited to build relationships, close deals, and grow at a rapidly scaling company partnering with the world’s biggest brands, we'd love to hear from you - let's build something extraordinary together!