Job Description
Note on Employment Status in Ireland: This position is offered as an Independent Contractor engagement (Contract for Services) and does not constitute an offer of direct employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own tax, PRSI, and VAT obligations as a self-employed individual or through a Personal Service Company (PSC) in accordance with Revenue Commissioners guidelines. Engagement is subject to providing proof of valid business registration and appropriate professional indemnity insurance in Ireland.About the roleHopper is seeking a Senior Advertising Account Executive to lead strategic, high-impact advertising partnerships across travel and adjacent verticals. In this role, you will own complex sales cycles, close six- and seven-figure deals, and build long-term relationships with senior marketing stakeholders.You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to advertisers—leveraging Hopper’s data, scale, and product innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes—while helping shape the growth and direction of Hopper’s advertising business.What would your day-to-day look like:Own and grow a portfolio of enterprise and mid-market advertisers, driving new revenue and long-term partnershipsLead full-cycle sales efforts, including prospecting, strategic pitching, negotiation, and closeDevelop multi-quarter and annual media partnerships, including custom sponsorships and data-driven solutionsServe as the primary senior point of contact for key advertiser relationshipsCollaborate closely with Account Management, Analytics, Product, and Leadership teams to deliver strong campaign performance and retentionIdentify and execute upsell and cross-sell opportunities across Hopper’s advertising product suiteInfluence product roadmap and go-to-market strategy by sharing advertiser feedback and market insightsMaintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM discipline, with a strong command of deal strategy and timingAn ideal candidate has:6–10+ years of experience in digital advertising, media sales, or strategic partnershipsProven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets with large or complex accountsExperience closing six- and seven-figure advertising dealsAbility to sell consultatively to senior marketing leaders and decision-makersExcellent executive presence, storytelling, and negotiation skillsData driven with a strong financial acumenComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ambiguity and ownershipBonus PointsExperience selling to travel brands, airlines, hotels, destinations, or tourism boardsBackground working with agencies and holding companiesFamiliarity with commerce-driven media platformsExisting relationships with senior travel marketers or agency leadershipPerks and benefits of working with us:Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.Carrot Cash travel stipendFlexdesk All Access Pass & Work-from-home stipendEntrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday businessOpen communication with management and company leadershipSmall, dynamic teams = massive impactMore about HopperAt Hopper, we are on a mission to become the leading travel platform globally – powering Hopper’s mobile app, website and our B2B business, HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions). By leveraging massive amounts of data and advanced machine learning algorithms, Hopper combines its world-class travel agency offering with proprietary fintech products to bring transparency, flexibility and savings to travelers globally. We have developed several unique fintech solutions that address everything from pricing volatility to trip disruptions – helping people travel better and save more on their trips.The Hopper platform serves hundreds of millions of travelers globally and continues to capture market share around the world. he Hopper app has been downloaded over 120 million times and has become largely popular among young ... (truncated, view full listing at source)