Sales Director - Leading Podcast Business

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading podcast company is seeking a Sales Director to drive growth by connecting creative capabilities with premium UK brands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in audio or digital media, a proven record of business development, and the ability to build and lead a high-performance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape sales strategy and represent the company within the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior commercial lead role, preferably in audio or digital media.
• Ability to build and shape a high-performance business development team.
• Confidence in driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and qualify new business across multiple verticals.
• Develop strategy and GTM plan to meet revenue targets.
• Collaborate with leadership on success metrics.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Experience in a senior commercial lead role within audio or digital media

Proven track record in winning new business via agencies and brands

Ability to hire and grow a team as the business grows

Strategic thinker with a can do mindset

Job description

The Company

Our client is one of Europe\'s leading podcast companies, specialising in premium, narrative-led audio. Their work spans original series, branded content, and commissions for global platforms and brands. They create high-quality shows that reach millions of listeners worldwide.

The Role

As their Sales Director, you\'ll be a key driver of growth—connecting their creative capabilities with new commercial opportunities with premium UK brands.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and qualify new business across multiple verticals with brands and agencies.
• Develop a clear strategy and GTM plan in order to meet/exceed revenue targets.
• Collaborate with leadership to define success metrics and iterate the sales playbook and ideal client profile to drive growth.
• As the business scales, the role will require someone with the passion and experience to build and shape a high-performance business development team.
• Represent the company at industry events and become a champion of their business.

About You

• Experience in a senior commercial lead role within audio or digital media.
• Proven track record in winning new business via agencies and brands.
• Ability to hire and grow a team as the business grows.
• Someone confident in their ability to help a business grow and have a great impact.
• Strategic thinker with a can do mindset.

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