Sales Director - Media

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling martech company is seeking a Partnerships Director to lead its brand-direct commercial strategy. This senior role focuses on closing significant deals, managing a high-value pipeline, and collaborating with senior stakeholders across marketing and procurement. Ideal candidates will have 8-10+ years of relevant experience and a strong network in brand marketing. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in media, advertising, or martech.
• Proven success in brand-direct sales and closing large, multi-year deals.
• Deep brand-side network and ability to open senior-level doors.
• Strong strategic storytelling and pitch leadership.
• Deep brand-side network and ability to open senior-level doors.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of pricing/procurement dynamics.
• Confident using Keynote, CRM tools, and prospecting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by selling directly to brands—owning the full sales cycle.
• Lead £1m+ brand engagements via direct outreach, RFPs, and networked introductions.
• Mentor a growing commercial team and collaborate with delivery to ensure excellence.
• Partner with marketing to create demand through events, content, and outbound campaigns.
• Represent the company at industry events and lead pitch responses.
• Mentor a growing commercial team and collaborate with delivery to ensure excellence.

Skills

Brand-direct sales

Strategic storytelling

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

CRM tools usage

Keynote proficiency

Prospecting platforms

Tools

Keynote

CRM tools

Prospecting platforms

Job description

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Role

A fast-scaling martech company is hiring a Partnerships Director to lead its brand-direct commercial strategy. This is a senior, revenue-driving role for someone with a proven track record of closing £1m+ deals directly with brands—ideally through RFPs, marketing-led engagement, and strategic partnerships. This is a high impact role with access to the executive team.

The Role

You’ll own and grow a high-value pipeline, selling directly into brand marketing, digital, and procurement teams. From prospecting and pitch to close, you’ll shape go-to-market strategy, build senior relationships, and lead standout proposals—supported by marketing, client success, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business by selling directly to brands—owning the full sales cycle
• Lead £1m+ brand engagements via direct outreach, RFPs, and networked introductions
• Build and convert relationships with senior stakeholders across marketing, procurement, and strategy
• Partner with marketing to create demand through events, content, and outbound campaigns
• Represent the company at industry events and lead pitch responses
• Mentor a growing commercial team and collaborate with delivery to ensure excellence

What You'll Need

• 8-10+ years in media, advertising, or martech
• Proven success in brand-direct sales and closing large, multi-year deals
• Strong strategic storytelling and pitch leadership
• Deep brand-side network and ability to open senior-level doors
• Commercial acumen and understanding of pricing/procurement dynamics
• Confident using Keynote, CRM tools, and prospecting platforms

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media, Advertising Services, and Marketing Services

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