# Account Executive - Team Independents at Outbrain

- Company: Outbrain
- What the company does: Backed by Index.
- Company website: http://outbrain.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Chicago
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/teads1/jobs/4968438101
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/outbrain-account-executive-team-independents/

## About the role

This role sits in Chicago driving our growth strategy across the Independent agency ecosystem. As an Account Executive dedicated to Independent Agencies, you will act as the primary strategic commercial partner across mid-sized to large independent media and digital agencies (e.g., Horizon Media,pmg, Tinuiti, Known, VaynerMedia) as well as brand-direct accounts.

## What they're looking for

- Core Experience: 3–5 years of proven digital media sales experience, ideally focused on video, CTV, or programmatic channels
- Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation capabilities, with demonstrated skill in negotiating and influencing key agency and brand decision-makers
- Mindset & Execution: Proactive, collaborative, and self-directed approach with comfort navigating a fast-moving, rapidly evolving adtech landscape

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