Drive branded content and digital advertising sales revenue for a digital media platform. Own forecasting, revenue targets, and deal management while developing brand and agency partnerships. Responsibilities include prospecting, pitching content-led marketing solutions, closing long- and short-form content deals, presenting to clients, and coordinating execution through the end-to-end sales cycle.
This is a remote position.
Director / Senior Manager – Branded Content & Digital Sales (IC Role) It is a remote opportunity.
We are seeking a high-performing individual contributor to drive branded content and digital ad sales revenue for a leading digital media platform.
Strong revenue ownership, forecasting, and deal management skills
Requirements
Key Requirements:
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8–12+ years of experience in digital media, branded content, or ad sales
Strong track record of closing brand partnerships (long-form & short-form content)
Hands-on experience pitching content-led marketing solutions to brands and agencies
Background in digital publishers or media agencies
Excellent client presentation and storytelling skills
Ability to manage end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, closing, and execution coordination
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