Director of Ad Sales — Xsolla Advertising

TLDR

Shape and expand a new business line at the intersection of performance marketing, game commerce, and advertising technology while driving growth through strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business by identifying, engaging, and onboarding game studios, publishers, and brands onto Xsolla's advertising platform.

  • Consult strategically with partners to understand their marketing goals, performance needs, and revenue targets, and translate them into actionable advertising strategies.

  • Manage end-to-end campaign success, including setup, optimization, and performance reporting using advertising best practices.

  • Analyze and interpret data to measure campaign effectiveness, identify optimization opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams — including product, data, and leadership — to refine Xsolla's advertising solutions, contribute to product evolution, and share market feedback.

  • Champion Xsolla's advertising capabilities by representing the team in meetings, industry events, and partner discussions, positioning Xsolla as a trusted partner in the advertising ecosystem.

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    Qualifications & Skills — Required

    • 3–5 years of experience in business development, client success, or account management within the advertising, ad tech, or digital media industries.

    • Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including programmatic buying, performance marketing, and campaign optimization.

    • Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect insights to business outcomes.

    • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.

    • Self-starter with a growth mindset, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

    • Proven experience in data analysis and the use of advertising or analytics platforms (e.g., DSPs, MMPs).

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      Nice to Have

      • Previous experience working with gaming or entertainment brands.

      • Familiarity with mobile advertising, attribution models, and user acquisition strategies.

      • Understanding of ad tech tools and ecosystems, including SSPs, DSPs, and measurement platforms.

      • Basic knowledge of creative optimization, audience targeting, and A/B testing methodologies.

      • A passion for gaming, digital innovation, and performance-driven marketing.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.

 


 

Criminal History Consideration

For the Director of Ad Sales — Xsolla Ads, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:

  • Criminal history check

  • Employment verification

  • Education verification

  • Credit history check

  • Professional license verification

Relevance to Job Responsibilities: The background check is relevant to this position due to the following role responsibilities: accessing confidential company data.

 


 

Rights Under the Fair Chance Act

Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected].

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Xsolla is a global commerce company that empowers game developers by providing tools and services to tackle the complexities of the video game industry. Catering to both indie and AAA developers, Xsolla partners with them to enhance funding, distribution, marketing, and monetization of their games. With a mission to connect opportunities and innovate resources, Xsolla has supported over 1,500 game creators in expanding their reach and growing their businesses worldwide.

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$150,000 – $300,000 per year
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