Josh Hare
About Josh Hare
Josh Hare serves as the Senior Vice President of National Sales at Viant Technology, where he has significantly contributed to revenue growth exceeding a billion dollars. His extensive experience includes key roles at NBCUniversal and Viant, where he has led teams and implemented strategic changes to enhance performance and client management.
Work at Viant Technology
Josh Hare serves as the Senior Vice President of National Sales at Viant Technology, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a national sales team of over 80 professionals. His leadership has contributed to generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue. During his tenure, he played a significant role in preparing the company for its 2021 IPO and implemented a new revenue compensation plan in 2023. Prior to his current role, he was the Senior Vice President for the Eastern U.S. from 2019 to 2021 and the Vice President for Central and South U.S. from 2013 to 2019.
Background
Josh Hare has extensive experience in the media and advertising industry. He began his career at NBCUniversal, where he worked as an Account Executive at KXAS from 2001 to 2005, followed by a role as a Digital Account Executive from 2005 to 2007 in Dallas, TX. After his time at NBCUniversal, he joined Viant Technology, where he has held multiple positions, demonstrating a consistent trajectory of growth and responsibility within the company.
Education and Expertise
Josh Hare earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in sales and account management within the advertising technology sector. His expertise includes sales strategy, revenue growth, and team leadership, which he has applied throughout his career at Viant Technology and NBCUniversal.
Achievements
During his time at Viant Technology, Josh Hare has been directly responsible for delivering over a billion dollars in revenue growth. He has restructured the customer success team by collaborating with leaders across various business areas and replaced client service managers with account managers, which increased managed revenue per head. His contributions have significantly impacted the company's operational efficiency and revenue generation capabilities.