Business Unit Director

Job Description We’re looking for a Business Unit Director to join our team in Paris and help shape the future of contextual advertising as we continue to expand globally. Who We Are At Seedtag, we lead the way in contextual advertising with our machine learning‑powered platform. Our technology provides superior brand safety, human‑like content understanding, and advanced cookieless targeting, making ads more engaging and respectful. Founded by two ex‑Googlers in 2014, we’ve grown to over 700 Seedtaggers across 17 countries, raising €250M to revolutionize digital advertising. Your Challenge Lead and manage a team of Sales Managers responsible for one of our key agency groups, ensuring strategic alignment, growth and collaboration across all business lines. Own the commercial relationship with your agency group, acting as the main point of contact for senior stakeholders (agency leads, holding company execs, trading directors). Drive strategic growth plans, identifying new revenue streams and partnership opportunities to strengthen Seedtag’s positioning within the agency ecosystem. Guide and mentor your team through coaching, pipeline management, and performance tracking to achieve and exceed collective targets. Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing, Insights, AdOps and Publisher teams to deliver seamless, high‑impact campaigns for clients. Develop and execute quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with agencies and brands to reinforce Seedtag’s value proposition and drive renewals or upsells. Ensure accurate forecasting and revenue tracking, maintaining high visibility of your team’s pipeline and performance. Represent Seedtag in the French market, attending industry events, contributing to thought leadership, and fostering strong agency relationships. What You’ll Need To Succeed +7 years of experience in digital advertising, with a strong commercial background in media agencies, publishers, or ad tech companies. A solid network of senior‑level relationships within Publicis in France and brands related to the agency. Proven leadership and team management experience, ideally leading sales or account teams. Strong strategic vision and understanding of the French agency landscape (Big 6 or major independents). Deep knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem, especially in contextual and cookieless solutions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Fluent in French and English (both required). A proactive, analytical and growth‑oriented mindset. Why Join Seedtag? Growth & Opportunity: A key moment to join with vast career development prospects. Flexibility: We trust you to balance work and life effortlessly with the option to work from home, the office, or even the beach in our hybrid mode. Learning & Development: Online courses in ODILO, and optional English or Spanish group classes. Inclusive Culture: We foster a supportive environment that values personal growth. Fun & Connection: Participate in team activities, company offsites, and more Ready to join the Seedtag adventure? Send us your CV and let’s grow together At Seedtag, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse perspectives as they fuel our innovation and growth. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process and we’ll ensure a positive and accessible experience. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Sales and Business Development Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr