Sales Director jobs in United Kingdom

Venatus is an award-winning, global ad-tech platform that connects advertisers to the exclusive audiences of 500+ world-renowned gaming and entertainment publishers. We are tech-first and gamer-focused, delivering campaigns for brands such as EA, Nintendo and Rovio. Our in-house creative team alongside direct and programmatic ad-sales have a strong track record. A recent investment from LivingBridge supports ambitious growth, expansion, and new products. London is our HQ with regional offices in Amsterdam, New York, LA, Toronto, Sydney, Seoul and Manila.

Venatus is ambitious with an open and supportive culture. We offer regular learning opportunities and a fast-paced environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. We support hybrid working and flexibility to help you produce your best work. Joining Venatus is a chance to contribute to a growing company in a captivating industry, developing both professionally and personally.

A brand-new opportunity has opened up for a driven Account Director to join our London sales team and help shape the future of gaming and entertainment advertising. In this role, you’ll lead on securing new agency and brand partnerships while maximizing our expanding portfolio of world-class gaming IP. You’ll sell ad solutions across iconic gaming and entertainment sites, connecting brands with gamers in meaningful ways.

You’ll manage and grow revenue and relationships with direct clients and agencies, combining data and insights with your talent for building strong, long-lasting partnerships. We’re looking for someone well-connected, proactive, and passionate about creating meaningful connections between publishers and audiences. You’ll need to move quickly, juggle multiple priorities, and spot opportunities as they arise. If you’re a self-starter who wants to contribute to our growth and progression, we’d love to hear from you.

• Proactively identify and secure new agency and brand partnerships to grow our client base.
• Develop and pitch creative advertising solutions that connect brands with gaming audiences in meaningful ways.
• Take full ownership of your pipeline—from prospecting and proposals to closing deals and onboarding new clients.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and become a trusted partner for your clients.
• Keep clients up to date on new product launches and opportunities to maximise their spend.
• Provide regular campaign updates and insights to ensure advertisers are getting the best possible results.
• Report on sales figures, pipeline progress, and revenue growth, always looking for ways to exceed targets.

• A proven track record in driving new business within digital media, ideally with agency and brand contacts ready to go.
• A passion for gaming and entertainment, and an understanding of what makes these audiences tick.
• Strong communication and presentation skills — you know how to craft a compelling pitch and close a deal.
• A self-starter mindset: proactive, resilient, and motivated to hit (and beat) targets.
• Confidence with data and insights to back up recommendations and deliver results.
• Ability to juggle multiple opportunities and build long-term client relationships.
• A collaborative approach — you’ll work closely with internal teams to deliver what we promise.

• Base salary dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission
• Flexible working pattern & Summer Hours
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave allowance
• Excellent career opportunities in a growing, international company

We understand that the best ideas are born from the collaboration of diverse minds, spanning all races, religions, ethnicities, genders and orientations. We are dedicated to making Venatus a safe, happy place to be, allowing everyone to feel comfortable and confident in order to produce their best work. We employ a range of talent that represents the diverse creativity of our industry and we are proud of our growing teams of employees who share these values.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing careers@venatus.com