Business Director, ItalyWe are serious in being the best at what we do. But we are relaxed in the way we do it.We are now hiring a leader to capture our growing demand in the Italian market. As a Business Director at Readpeak, you will launch our Italian office: drive early sales, forge publisher relationships, and own go-to-market efforts. From tracking opportunities to executing local marketing and developing strategic partnerships aligned with our long-term goals.You will be supported by a team specialized in programmatic native advertising, that has built one of the most advanced native platforms today, and also happens to be great people.You bring a proven track record in ad-tech or media sales, strategic thinking and relentless execution. If you’re ready to elevate your career — this is it. This position also includes a path towards partnership in Readpeak, with substantial equity upside linked to the growth of the business in Italy. With these skills, you will be in the lead:Proven ad-tech sales track record and strategic capabilityA deep network across Italian agencies and marketersFluency in the programmatic ecosystem (you know your DSPs from your SSPs, your DMPs from your ad exchanges)Senior-level experience in media buying or ad-tech salesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience presenting strategies to clients and internal teamsItalian and English: professional working proficiencyHiring detailsManager: Chief Business Development OfficerBonus: 15-50% bonus based on monthly performanceDesired start date: FlexibleLocation: Milan/HybridApply: LinkedInReach out to us at info@readpeak.com if you have any questions. Who we areFounded in Helsinki in 2014, we have emerged beyond the Nordics and now collaborate with over 3,000 publishers across 10 markets.Our mission is to make premium digital native easily available for brands and agencies. At Readpeak, we are redefining the content-driven advertising landscape to empower brands to connect with their audiences and to create value for premium media and journalism. Our programmatic self-service platform (DSP) gives brands full control of their storytelling native campaigns in the cookieless world. Through an intuitive UX, we provide access to our pre-curated programmatic inventory, real-time reporting, and optimization tools that drive superior results. With us, what you see is what you get. We’re transparent and focused on delivering future-proof, cookieless solutions that benefit everyone: advertisers, publishers, and readers alike.A people-for-people mindset is one of the things that defines us. We treat everyone as we would like to be treated ourselves. From quick support for our clients to prioritizing our own work-life balance, we take a human perspective to business.