VP, Sales Operations & Strategy - KERV Interactive

**Open to remote employees but NYC, Austin, Chicago, or LA preferred.**

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in sunny Austin, TX with a growing footprint in the heart of NYC, KERV.ai is an award-winning, boundary-pushing company that's transforming how content and commerce converge in media.

As the leader in AI-powered video analysis and monetization, our patented technology breaks video down frame by frame, making every object, product, or moment instantly interactive, measurable, and shoppable. We serve as the connective tissue between creative, commerce, and data, helping the world’s top brands and publishers turn video into a truly dynamic and rewarding experience for their audiences.

At KERV.ai, we’re not just redefining how people engage with media. We’re building the future of it. If you’re looking to work at the intersection of innovation, storytelling, and smart technology with a team that’s shaping what’s next in media, we’d love to meet you.

THE CHALLENGE AHEAD 

As KERV Interactive expands its impact in AI-powered media, the VP of Sales Operations & Strategy will turn innovation into operational excellence. You’ll bridge Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience to ensure every launch is not just released, but adopted, championed, and delivering results from day one.

With your leadership, sales operations will evolve into a data-driven powerhouse — optimizing tools, processes, and teams so sellers can focus on driving client success and accelerating revenue. This is a high-visibility role that blends big-picture strategy with hands-on execution to fuel growth at scale.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Drive Sales Strategy & Performance – Partner with Brand & Agency  and Publisher Sales Leadership to design and execute strategies that optimize performance, strengthen client relationships, and accelerate revenue growth across all markets.
• Lead Go-to-Market Readiness – Oversee the operational launch of new products, ensuring teams are equipped with the right tools, training, and insights to deliver immediate impact.
• Own CRM & Sales Tools Excellence – Manage and enhance our CRM and sales technology stack, ensuring data integrity, accurate forecasting, and actionable pipeline insights that guide smart decision-making.
• Champion Feedback Loops – Build strong connections between customer-facing teams and product teams, turning real-world feedback into product improvements that drive adoption, retention, and upsell opportunities.
• Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams – Mentor and empower a team of Project Managers to own development tracking, rollouts, and administration for new and existing products.
• Inform Executive Decisions with Data – Provide scenario modeling, performance analysis, and revenue projections that help leadership make confident, data-backed decisions.
• Stay Ahead of the “KERV” – Keep a pulse on industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools to ensure KERV remains at the forefront of sales operations and process automation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in sales strategy or relationship management
• Strong understanding of technology integrations and onboarding processes within the Adtech industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in project management tools and software
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

WHO YOU ARE 

• A strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of big-picture vision and tactical execution.
• Energized by leading cross-functional teams, influencing outcomes, and bringing clarity to complex challenges.
• Data-driven, but able to translate numbers into stories that inspire action.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, thriving in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
• A proactive communicator who builds trust quickly and keeps teams aligned.
• Naturally curious, always exploring new tools, ideas, and ways to work smarter.
• Committed to fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and shared wins

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT KERV

• We are a team of talented, kind people, driven by innovation.
• We put the human first. Whether our employee, client, partner, or community; we genuinely care about your well-being and will do whatever we can to support it.
• We are relentless in our pursuit of innovation, remaining flexible and open to change, remaining scrappy and collaborative in pursuit of common goals.
• We balance our dedication to success with the accountability to deliver, trusting our expertise, while verifying our thinking at every step.
• We advocate for the growth and success of our people and the communities in which they belong to through transparent & clear communication, championing a culture in which everyone has a voice and contributes to our success, and a socially aware approach to everything we touch.
• We aim to cultivate a work environment where each person, no matter the identities they hold, not only feels safe, seen, and heard, but also celebrated.
• We offer…
• Unlimited PTO with a healthy culture of taking time off to recharge so you can bring your best self to work
• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including modern support services via Bennie, such as a custom app and  healthcare concierge to support a simplified benefits experience for our staff
• Mental Health Support via Samata Health paid 100% by KERV
• 401K with company match and  100% vesting on day 1
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Flexible working schedules with remote and hybrid opportunities 

KERV provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. KERV participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.