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We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Manager to join our UK Commercial team, focused on accelerating growth in programmatic audio and podcast advertising. This is a high-impact growth role and the second hire into the programmatic sales function, working directly alongside the Programmatic Sales Director. Programmatic audio is a key growth area for the business, and this role will play a critical part in shaping how we scale — requiring a hands-on, proactive approach and a willingness to build as we go. You will work across the entire UK agency market, spanning all holding companies and independent agencies.
Job Responsibility:
Drive UK programmatic sales by identifying high-growth opportunities and executing proactive, yield-focused strategies
Lead the market launch of emerging products, including Talent Voiced Ads (TVAs) and YouTube-integrated solutions
Manage the full sales cycle: from pipeline forecasting and responding to complex RFPs to high-level commercial reporting
Build deep relationships across agency planning, trading, and programmatic teams to secure long-term investment
Act as a market advocate for Acast, delivering high-impact presentations and educating partners on programmatic audio/video
Maintain a visible market presence through active outreach, agency hot-desking, and creative engagement
Partner with AdTech Ops and Sales teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery, pacing, and post-sale optimization
Use data-driven insights to identify upsell opportunities and improve campaign performance
Collaborate internally to integrate programmatic solutions into broader client strategies and share market intelligence
Prioritize effort based on revenue potential, maintaining a structured approach to agency and product growth
Stay at the forefront of digital audio and programmatic trends to inform product development
Contribute to a high-energy, collaborative culture focused on scaling Acast’s programmatic footprint
Requirements:
3+ years’ experience in programmatic sales or programmatic-focused roles
Strong understanding of the UK agency landscape and programmatic buying models
Experience working closely with Ad Operations or campaign management teams
Ability to translate insight into commercial opportunity
Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills