Business Development Manager (Media Sales)

Distilleri; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Manager (Media Sales) to expand its advertiser and sponsor base while driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in media sales and proven negotiation and closing skills. This role offers an attractive commission structure, direct exposure to top leadership, and an opportunity to shape the future of a growing media brand. Join a supportive and entrepreneurial culture.

Benefits

Attractive commission structure

Performance incentives

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in media sales, digital advertising sales, or business development.
• Proven ability to sell digital media and sponsorship solutions.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close new advertisers and sponsors.
• Build strong relationships with agencies and clients.
• Create compelling commercial packages and proposals.
• Maintain sales forecasts and track market trends.

Skills

Pitching skills

Negotiation skills

Closing skills

Understanding of digital media

Communication abilities

Job description

We’re hiring a Business Development Manager (Media Sales) to grow our advertiser and sponsor base and scale revenue across Silverstreak’s digital and content offerings.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Drive New Business & Revenue

• Prospect and close new advertisers, sponsors, and agency clients.
• Build a strong pipeline across SMEs, agencies, and enterprise brands.
• Sell Silverstreak’s advertising and sponsorship solutions, including:
  • Native and branded content articles
  • Newsletter sponsorships
  • Display and digital ad placements
  • Video content partnerships
  • Community and event sponsorships
  • Special editorial projects and content series
• Consistently achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

Build Advertiser & Agency Relationships

• Be the main point of contact for advertisers and media/creative agencies.
• Develop long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Upsell and cross-sell multi-platform campaigns and long-term sponsorship packages.
• Ensure excellent client experience from pitch to campaign delivery.

Create Compelling Commercial Packages

• Work with editorial and marketing teams to develop customised proposals.
• Co-create branded content ideas that align with Silverstreak’s audience and editorial standards.
• Prepare sales decks, media kits, and sponsorship packages.
• Contribute ideas for new monetisation formats and advertiser solutions.

Track Performance & Market Trends

• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and revenue tracking.
• Monitor digital media, content marketing, and sponsorship trends.
• Gather advertiser feedback to shape new ad products and offerings.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in media sales, digital advertising sales, sponsorships, or business development, if a must-have.
• Proven ability to sell digital media, branded content, or sponsorship solutions.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience working with agencies and direct advertisers is a strong advantage, although not a must.

Skills

• Strong pitching, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Solid understanding of digital media and content marketing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Mindset

• Results-driven and commercially savvy.
• Self-motivated, organised, and proactive.
• Passion for media, storytelling, and purpose-driven brands.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Attractive commission structure and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial growth of a fast-growing media brand.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and major advertisers.
• Supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.