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title: 'Director, Client Partnerships - Media at Zeta Global'
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# Director, Client Partnerships - Media at Zeta Global

- **Company:** Zeta Global
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Posted:** 2025-03-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zetaglobal/jobs/5466992004

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI.

Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.  To learn more, go to [www.zetaglobal.com](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zetaglobal.com&esheet=54156035&newsitemid=20241120710510&lan=en-US&anchor=www.zetaglobal.com&index=5&md5=09d6c3ed87f3aa28979e1188d5e5b185).

## THE ROLE

We are seeking a high-energy Sales Director to drive Zeta Global’s expansion in Toronto and across Canada. This role presents a unique opportunity to build our presence in the Canadian market from the ground up, leveraging deep industry relationships to establish and grow our client base. You will own the full sales cycle, driving growth and expanding strategic partnerships with top agencies and brands while delivering exceptional service. This position will also play a critical role in educating agencies and brands on the value of identity-based omnichannel activation, unlocking attribution and intelligence previously unforeseen in programmatic advertising.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a strategic plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
- Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client stakeholders at all levels.
- Build and expand Zeta Global’s footprint in Toronto and across Canada from the ground up, establishing a strong presence in the market.
- Leverage deep industry relationships to drive business growth and establish Zeta Global as a key player in the Canadian advertising landscape.
- Stay informed on industry trends, including agency, advertiser, data, and vendor developments.
- Clearly articulate Zeta Global’s value proposition, technology, processes, and partnerships to drive client account growth.
- Maintain deep expertise in the programmatic media marketplace, including historical trends and future developments.
- Plan, oversee, and manage sales activities, including pipeline development and forecasting.
- Leverage industry connections and professional networks to generate new business opportunities.
- Identify, qualify, and develop new opportunities; conduct client meetings, craft compelling proposals, negotiate deal terms, and successfully close sales.
- Manage a portfolio of key accounts, analyze performance metrics, and provide regular, insightful client reviews to drive engagement and growth.

Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in advertising or marketing, with a strong background in data-driven marketing, particularly within programmatic media, data, and advanced TV.
- Proven track record of consistently achieving and surpassing sales goals.
- Extensive client relationships within the Canadian media and advertising ecosystem, with a demonstrated ability to leverage these connections for business growth.
- Experience in developing business or market presence in a new region, specifically in Toronto or Canada.
- Proactive, resourceful, and results-driven mindset with a strong enthusiasm for the industry.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive relationships with both media agencies and direct brand clients.
- Strong strategic communication and analytical skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions tailored to client and internal stakeholder needs.
- Willingness to travel locally and nationally as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- In-depth knowledge of the online media industry, including emerging technologies and market research.
- Strong analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Self-motivated with a diligent work ethic and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

## BENEFITS & PERKS

- Unlimited PTO
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Equity and Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance

And more!!

## PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ZETA

Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/

ZETA IN THE NEWS!

https://zetaglobal.com/press/?cat=press-releases

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## About Zeta Global

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zeta Global is an AI-powered marketing cloud platform that unifies identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation to help enterprise brands acquire, grow, and retain customers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ZETA)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: David A. Steinberg and John Sculley (former Apple CEO and Pepsi President)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Marketing technology (MarTech), Advertising technology (AdTech), Artificial Intelligence
- Target customers: Enterprise brands and scaled enterprises (defined as customers generating at least $100,000 in trailing twelve-month revenue); over 450 such customers across diverse verticals
- Mission or purpose statement: "Accelerate Brand Growth" by enabling brands to build repeatable and scalable programs that drive higher ROI on marketing investments

## Products & Services
- **Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP)**: The core omnichannel marketing platform that leverages proprietary AI and trillions of consumer signals. It unifies identity, intelligence, and activation into a single platform, enabling personalized experiences across email, social media, web, SMS, connected TV, video, and more.
- **Athena by Zeta™**: An agentic AI solution that puts AI at the center of every marketing decision, enabling automated workflows, spend optimization, and scaling of impact across the customer journey.
- **Data & Analytics**: A proprietary opt-in database of unique global identifiers, providing deterministic attribution, real-time intent data, and interest/intent audiences for precise targeting and measurable outcomes.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Publicly traded on NYSE; market cap fluctuates (latest data not specified in search results)
- **Key Metric**: Over 450 scaled enterprise customers; over 1,700 employees globally (as of investor relations page), with recent headcount exceeding 2,000 (as of life-at-Zeta page)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Co-founded by John Sculley (former Apple CEO); recent strategic partnership announced with Palantir (June 2026) to build unified data and AI infrastructure for marketing
- **Growth Signals**: Strategic partnership with Palantir; launch of Athena by Zeta™ for agencies; consistent expansion of enterprise customer base; global office presence across 12+ locations

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Identity Data**: One of the industry’s largest proprietary opt-in databases, providing a unique foundation for deterministic attribution and real-time intent targeting.
- **Unified Platform**: Combines identity, intelligence, and activation into a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple point solutions and vendor silos—directly addressing a key pain point for CMOs.
- **AI-First Approach**: Leverages advanced AI and agentic AI (Athena) to automate and optimize marketing workflows, making sophisticated marketing simple and scalable.
- **Founding Leadership**: Co-founded by a former Apple CEO, bringing deep industry credibility and strategic vision.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and Automation**: Deepening investment in agentic AI (Athena by Zeta) to automate marketing decisions and workflows, reducing manual effort for marketers.
- **Partnership Ecosystem**: Expanding strategic partnerships (e.g., Palantir) to build unified data and AI infrastructure, opening new capabilities for enterprise clients.
- **Agency Channel**: Bringing Athena by Zeta to agencies, extending the platform’s reach beyond direct enterprise customers.
- **Global Expansion**: Maintaining and growing a global footprint with offices in the US, India, Europe, and South America to serve multinational clients.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes "Achieving the Impossible™" with virtues like "Curiosity Beats Certainty," "Fearless Exploration," "Always Learning," and "Humanize." The culture is described as collaborative, innovative, and supportive of individual growth.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for LGBTQIA+, women, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian & Pacific Islander, Black community, neurodiverse employees, and sustainability-focused groups.
- **Work Policy**: Offers hybrid and remote work options, with in-office events and virtual engagement. Specific policies vary by role and location.
- **Benefits**: Competitive pay equity, 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible time off, generous parental leave, wellness programs (Caravan app, gym discounts), commuter benefits, and adoption assistance. In the US, includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance. EMEA offices offer pensions, work-from-home allowances, and lunch vouchers.
- **Career Growth**: Emphasizes "Always Learning" as a core virtue, with opportunities for mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and internal mobility. Hiring process includes a first chat with Talent, team interviews, and an onboarding program designed for connection.
- **Global Presence**: Opportunity to work in major hubs like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Nashville, London, Paris, Prague, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and more.

## Sources
1. [Zeta Global Official Site](https://zetaglobal.com/)
2. [Zeta Global - Our Story and Mission](https://zetaglobal.com/about/our-story/)
3. [Zeta Global - Benefits and Hiring](https://zetaglobal.com/about/benefits-and-hiring/)
4. [Zeta Global - Investor Relations](https://investors.zetaglobal.com/overview/default.aspx)
5. [Zeta Global - Life at Zeta](https://zetaglobal.com/about/life-at-zeta/)
6. [Zeta Global - Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zetaglobal)

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