Sales Development Representative at Zefr

New York, New York, United States

Zefr Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Advertising, Technology, AI, Social MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience in digital advertising, SaaS or media sales
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and outreach tools (Salesloft, Outreach, Apollo, etc.)
  • Curiosity about digital media, YouTube, AI, and brand safety
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, data-driven, and collaborative environment
  • Self-starter mindset with resilience, enthusiasm, and accountability
  • Familiarity with the adtech ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, CTV, social, programmatic) is a plus
  • Familiarity with digital tools and technology platforms including Salesforce is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • BA/BS from a 4-year university or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and qualify inbound and outbound leads within assigned agency and brand territories
  • Partner with AEs to research, target, and develop outreach strategies across independent, and potentially hold’co accounts
  • Craft personalized outreach using email, phone, and LinkedIn to secure discovery meetings
  • Leverage Salesforce and other tools to track activity, pipeline status, and conversion metrics
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Revenue Ops to refine lead scoring, campaign follow-up, and performance tracking
  • Maintain expert understanding of Zefr’s contextual data products, YouTube solutions, and brand suitability framework
  • Contribute to weekly pipeline reviews and provide feedback on what messaging, industries, or formats are resonating

Skills

Salesforce
Prospecting
Lead Qualification
Email Outreach
Phone Outreach
LinkedIn
Pipeline Management
CRM
YouTube
Brand Suitability

Zefr

Contextual advertising technology for brands

About Zefr

Zefr focuses on contextual advertising, helping brands place their ads alongside relevant content without using personal information. Their technology is especially effective for video ads on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, allowing brands to reach specific audiences while maintaining user privacy. Zefr's Contextual Data Management Platform organizes brand preferences to deliver targeted ad campaigns with high engagement rates. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing privacy-compliant advertising, making it a valuable partner for brands looking to optimize their digital marketing efforts.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$63.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Emerging AI technologies may increase competition in contextual advertising.
Reliance on platforms like YouTube and Facebook exposes Zefr to algorithm changes.
Expansion into new platforms like Snapchat may pose integration challenges.

Differentiation

Zefr specializes in privacy-compliant contextual advertising, avoiding personal information usage.
Their Contextual Data Management Platform offers impression-level transparency for ad campaigns.
Zefr's Atrium suite provides transparency in walled gardens like Meta and TikTok.

Upsides

Growing demand for privacy-compliant ads aligns with Zefr's contextual advertising approach.
Expansion into Snapchat's ad ecosystem enhances Zefr's brand safety measurement capabilities.
Promotion of Jon Morra to Chief AI Officer boosts AI-driven content analysis.

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