Brand Partnerships Director - UK

Overwolf; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Brand Partnerships Director to lead innovative advertising solutions in gaming. This role involves forging strategic alliances with top brands, driving revenue, and enhancing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital media sales and a passion for the gaming ecosystem. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to revolutionizing the gaming landscape and creating impactful partnerships. If you're ready to make a mark in the industry, this is your opportunity to shine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital media sales with a focus on brand partnerships.
• Proven track record of achieving sales goals and cultivating client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure business opportunities with top brands and agencies.
• Drive revenue by addressing business challenges with clients and partners.

Skills

Digital Media Sales

Brand Partnerships

Strategic Media Solutions

Client Relationship Management

Creativity and Innovation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Self-Serve Advertising Platforms

Digital Advertising Procurement

Job description

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Description

This role is open to candidates eligible to work across the UK.

We're looking for a valiant Brand Partnerships Director to join our team and lead the charge in revolutionizing gaming through groundbreaking advertising solutions.

As our Brand Partnerships Director, you will be the driving force behind establishing and managing strategic alliances with top brands and agencies, connecting them with the vast world of AAA gamers.

So, if you're a pioneer with a vision for the future of gaming, skilled at fostering partnerships and revealing untapped potential, step forward and join our journey.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Identify, prioritize, educate, and secure business opportunities.
• Drive revenue by proactively seeking out and addressing business challenges with clients and partner agencies.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior marketers and agencies, maintaining a consultative approach and offering strategic media solutions. This includes establishing campaign goals, learning agendas, buy models, and golden rules.
• Collaborate with internal and client cross-functional teams to structure and execute operational and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and execute the strategic approach for each account within your assigned book of business, with the aim of simultaneously unlocking and elevating each relationship.
• Ensure that clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer service.
• Create, own, and implement best practices for client interaction, sales, and services.
• Establish metrics to measure account growth and performance, providing reports as needed, and offering recommendations for performance enhancements.
• Craft compelling sales presentations using market trends and case studies.
• Take ownership of planning and developing all senior client meeting agendas, ensuring appropriate materials, participants, and key actions.
• Keep clients informed about Overwolf's products and developments, and educate clients and agencies on best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• 5+ years of direct experience in digital media sales, generating Brand Partnerships.
• A proven track record of cultivating and expanding relationships with both clients and agencies, consistently achieving and surpassing sales goals.
• Profound knowledge of self-serve platforms, auctions, and biddable forms of digital advertising procurement.
• A deep understanding of the video games ecosystem, coupled with a strong passion for it.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a highly dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• A creative and innovative thinker and strategist, capable of thinking outside the box.
• A collaborative team player with a cooperative mindset.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the development of initiatives from the ground up.
• A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent years of experience.

Bonus Points

• Experience in selling in/around-game media.

Not sure that you're 100% qualified but are up for the challenge? We want you to apply!

Overwolf is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing) and record of offenses (in employment).