VP, Strategic Growth Sales - Political and Advocacy Advertising

Join the creative revolution at XR! XR is on a mission to transform how the world creates, connects, and experiences advertising. As the global leader in creative operations, we help brands and agencies bring their ideas to life and deliver them seamlessly across every screen. Our leading technology and services power creativity for the marketing and entertainment industries, and you can be a part of it! At XR, you'll join a high-energy, collaborative environment where your ideas can spark real change. We champion innovation at every level, empowering our teams to take risks, challenge norms, and unlock new possibilities. Your voice, your talent, and your vision matter here- XR is where you come to grow, learn, and thrive. Ready to make an impact? If you're passionate about technology, solving complex challenges, and joining a team that's changing the game, XR is the place for you. Let's shape the future together! The Opportunity We're seeking a Political Sales Executive to lead XR's efforts in the high-stakes, high-speed political advertising market. This role is responsible for capturing market share across both linear TV and CTV, with a focus on campaign consultants, media agencies, and post-production houses. Job Responsibilities:

• Own the full sales cycle for political and advocacy.
• Build and maintain relationships with political media agencies, consultants, post houses, and digital buyers
• Lead account planning, outreach, and proposal development across 100+ clients
• Evangelize XR's differentiated value proposition: fastest to air, fewest fails, full compliance, and white-glove support
• Coordinate tightly with internal teams (CSM, Product, Service) to ensure delivery precision and campaign readiness
• Actively monitor political ad activity to capture in-cycle demand
• Represent XR at key political and advertising events to reinforce visibility and trust within the community

Requirements

• Deep experience selling into the political vertical with a proven track record of closing deals in compressed sales cycles
• Bipartisan agency relationships and knowledge of media buying workflows for linear, digital, and CTV
• Knowledge of platforms like Strata/FreeWheel, and DCM
• Experience navigating compliance, asset delivery, and programmatic ad operations
• Grit, urgency, and adaptability required to manage time-sensitive, high-volume campaigns
• Experience at a political media shop, ad delivery vendor, or DSP with political clients
• Knowledge of digital creative workflows and ad serving infrastructure
• Familiarity with key industry data tools
• Pursuant to New York City's Pay Transparency Law the base pay range for this position is $175,000 - $185,000; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

The wonderful world of XR Impactful Work: You'll be at the heart of a company revolutionizing the media and creative industries. From a cutting-edge platform to AI-driven insights, your work will help our clients produce and deliver world-class content to millions worldwide. Global Reach, Local Impact: With a team of over 1,100 talented professionals serving 140 markets, we blend global scale with personalized service. Join us, and be part of a diverse, dynamic team that's making waves across the globe! Innovation & Growth: We're all about pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve. At XR Extreme Reach, you'll be working on groundbreaking products that power TV, film, digital marketing, and entertainment. Creative Culture: We celebrate creativity and collaboration. Whether you're working in tech, media, or creative services, we foster a culture that encourages fresh ideas, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking. Make a Difference: Here, you'll help clients tell their stories on a global stage, while ensuring their creative vision is executed with precision and style. Let's Redefine What's Possible If you're ready to elevate brand growth, connect creativity across platforms, and unlock a new era of creative intelligence, we'd love to hear from you. Pitch us your vision- and let's build the future, together. Apply Job! Apply to this Job