Senior Director of Media Sales

Job Summary

To drive growth in editorial sponsorships, the full-time Senior Director of Media Sales will manage the entire sales cycle for high-value partnerships, develop go-to-market strategies, and collaborate closely with internal teams while working remotely from New York.

Key responsibilities

• Build and close major partnerships, owning the full sales cycle on opportunities ranging from $100k to $500k+
• Help define the go-to-market strategy by identifying key industries and decision-makers for new business generation
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive sales proposals that align with partner business objectives

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in premium media sales with a successful track record of high-value sponsorships
• Proven ability to develop and close six-figure partnerships, achieving annual targets exceeding $1.5M
• Strong understanding of the agency and brand marketing landscape, with excellent networking skills
• Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate the value of an editorial brand and develop persuasive proposals
• Comfortable working independently in an entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy