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Sales Director (new York City, NY) - Remote Eligible
Drive advertising revenue by establishing new partnerships with technology brands.
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1 month ago
The Athletic (Acquired by NYT)
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✨ About The Role
- The Sales Director will be responsible for expanding The Athletic's advertising business and driving ad revenue through client and agency relationships.
- This role involves managing a book of business with specific revenue targets and identifying new advertising partners.
- The candidate will oversee the end-to-end sales process, including sourcing and developing partnerships with new ad partners.
- They will also guide account management teams in responding to RFPs and client opportunities.
- The position requires representing The Athletic brand positively and sharing insights and sales lessons across the team.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in digital ad sales, particularly in web/app, social media, and podcast sales.
- They should possess established relationships with agencies and clients that can be leveraged immediately.
- A successful candidate will have a proven track record of meeting ambitious sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- They should be a self-starter, capable of working independently while also being an effective team leader.
- Excellent communication skills are essential, both in writing and verbally, to engage with clients and partners effectively.
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