Senior Account Executive
Duolingo is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join its direct advertising business, Duolingo Ads. This role involves collaborating with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth by engaging premium advertisers. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of ads on Duolingo for hundreds of millions of learners.
Key responsibilities include owning and growing a portfolio of advertisers through prospecting, pitching, closing, and renewal. The role also involves generating demand within key verticals by building a robust new business pipeline and working effectively with key members of the ads team across business, product, design, and engineering to advance deals. Additionally, the Senior Account Executive will share actionable marketplace feedback to inform ad leaders, establish efficient sales strategies, and make data-informed decisions around pricing and prioritization.
The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in direct ad sales, with success selling video and native/custom ad formats in premium digital environments. They should possess the ability to engage senior decision-makers at clients and agencies, a strong understanding of ad tech and mobile app ecosystems, and expertise in using data to assess the performance of ad campaigns. Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Duolingo offers a competitive salary range of $120,700 to $163,300 USD, along with equity compensation and world-class benefits. The company is committed to the holistic well-being of its employees, providing comprehensive benefits to support their personal and professional growth.
Joining Duolingo means becoming part of a mission-driven company dedicated to developing the best education in the world and making it universally available. Employees have the opportunity to work alongside world-class minds, engage in meaningful work, and contribute to a product that impacts millions of learners globally.