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Viant· HQ in 2722 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, 92612

Head of Industry, Retail

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; New York, New York, United States · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: VP · Posted: August 12, 2026 · Verified: Nov 12, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This executive leads Viant's Retail vertical, driving brand-direct demand and agency adoption. The leader develops go-to-market strategy, builds executive relationships, and scales a sales team, collaborating with Product and Marketing to shape solutions, requiring 15+ years in advertising with deep retail expertise.
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Independent DSP focused on CTV, identity and omnichannel measurement.

Headquarters: 2722 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, 92612

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