Sales Director, Performance Advertising (Americas)

Opera is looking for a commercially driven Sales Director to accelerate the growth of our Performance Advertising business across the Americas. Reporting to the Commercial Leadership team this role will be responsible for building and expanding direct advertiser and agency relationships with a focus on performance-driven demand across verticals such as fintech betting lead generation e-commerce and app growth.

This is a highly entrepreneurial role for someone who understands the AdTech ecosystem and knows how to unlock new revenue opportunities. You will work cross-functionally with Product Opera Ads Commercial and Partnership teams to bring innovative advertising solutions to market while developing a sustainable pipeline of high-value clients. The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with strong hunting skills a strategic mindset and a passion for building long-term business relationships.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Drive direct revenue growth by acquiring and developing relationships with advertisers agencies and performance marketing partners across the Americas.

• Build and execute a go-to-market strategy for performance advertising demand generation across key verticals including fintech betting lead generation e-commerce and mobile growth.

• Identify new business opportunities negotiate commercial agreements and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through deal closure.

• Partner closely with Product Ad Operations Account Management and Commercial teams to develop solutions that address client objectives and maximize campaign performance.

• Maintain deep knowledge of the AdTech and programmatic ecosystem market trends competitor activity and emerging advertising technologies to identify growth opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• 7 years of experience in digital advertising AdTech programmatic advertising or performance marketing sales.

• Proven track record of driving direct advertising revenue and securing budgets from advertisers and agencies.

• Strong understanding of performance advertising models programmatic buying user acquisition lead generation attribution measurement and campaign optimization.

• Existing network of relationships across advertisers agencies and performance marketing decision-makers in North America and/or LATAM.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build new business opportunities from the ground up in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment.

Ideal Candidates Profile:

• Experience selling performance media user acquisition solutions app-install campaigns lead generation or outcome-based advertising products.

Whats On Offer:

At Opera youll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths use smart technology and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment.