Commercial Director

Flywheel; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Learning & development

Parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

ERGs

Job summary

Flywheel is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to lead new business in North America. You will prospect, qualify, and close high-impact partnerships with growth-minded brands, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop tailored go-to-market strategies and long-term client success plans.

The role emphasizes relationship-building across stakeholder levels, data-driven decision making, and ownership of opportunities from prospecting through close, with a readiness to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales leadership experience managing complex deals.
• Proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and growth opportunities for brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-stakeholder sales cycles from discovery to close.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with pre-sales, product marketing and customer success to craft go-to-market strategies.
• Identify partner opportunities and tailor solutions to client needs and priorities.
• Develop and communicate value-driven business cases to buyers at various levels.
• Maintain accurate forecast and CRM discipline for pipeline management.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth post-sale handoffs and expansion.

Skills

Sales leadership

Relationship building

Market awareness

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Job description

About Flywheel Flywheel’s suite of digital commerce solutions accelerates growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world’s leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities, and the support you need to be the best you can be.

Agency Flywheel

Job Function Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction Sales and Client Operations

Job Description Flywheel’s suite of digital commerce solutions accelerates growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world’s leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities, and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity Flywheel is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Director to join our North American New Business team. In this pivotal role, you'll identify and cultivate high-impact partnerships with growth-minded brands, helping them achieve ambitious objectives by leveraging Flywheel's comprehensive solutions and services. This role is ideal for an experienced sales leader who is passionate about driving client growth, skilled at building relationships across multiple stakeholder levels, and excels at creating tailored go-to-market strategies that resonate with organizations. You'll be a key driver in expanding Flywheel's footprint, working cross-functionally to develop value-driven solutions aligned with each partner's strategic priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Growth: Own and exceed revenue targets within an assigned territory, identifying and cultivating relationships with key decision-makers across target accounts.
• Strategic Pipeline Development: Proactively prospect, qualify, and build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities within the segment, focusing on high-growth and established brands with clear expansion potential.
• Consultative Sales Leadership: Lead multi-stakeholder sales cycles from initial discovery through close, navigating organizational dynamics while maintaining focus on client needs and outcomes.
• Trusted Advisory Partnership: Serve as a knowledgeable partner, understanding client business challenges, market positioning, and growth objectives to recommend impactful, customized solutions.
• Go-To-Market Strategy: Collaborate with pre-sales, product marketing, and customer success teams to develop tailored go-to-market approaches, presentations, and business cases that resonate with buyers.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at various organizational levels, from operations managers to C-suite, ensuring alignment and continuity throughout the sales process.
• Market Insights & Communication: Deliver clear, data-backed recommendations to internal and external stakeholders; stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to position Flywheel effectively.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and CRM discipline; leverage data to refine strategy and optimize sales outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with internal teams to ensure smooth transitions post-sale and support long-term client success and expansion.

Who You Are

• Proven Sales Leader: 5+ years selling solutions to organizations, with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets (retail media, CPG, or MarTech experience a plus).
• Relationship Builder: Comfortable engaging with decision-makers at multiple levels; skilled at building trust and guiding collaborative sales conversations.
• Market Awareness: Solid understanding of business dynamics, industry trends, and the evolving needs of growth-focused brands.
• Strategic Thinker: Capable of building go-to-market strategies, analyzing data and market trends (Excel proficiency required), and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Business Savvy: Commercially minded with a solutions-focused approach; able to understand client business models and clearly articulate Flywheel's competitive advantages.
• Strong Communicator: Articulate and persuasive; skilled at crafting compelling narratives and presenting to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Entrepreneurial & Resourceful: Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable taking ownership of opportunities from prospecting through close.
• Organized & Accountable: Strong project management skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through on commitments.
• Collaborative Team Player: Genuinely invested in cross-functional partnerships and contributing to Flywheel's broader growth mission.
• Client-Focused: Energized by helping ambitious brands discover and capture new growth opportunities with Flywheel.
• Willing to Travel: Prepared to travel regionally as needed to build relationships, attend industry events, and advance business development initiatives.

This position is commission eligible.

Working at Flywheel We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture. We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week.

• Competitive paid time off, including annual leave plus paid public holidays
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Benefits that help you live your best life
• Parental leave and benefits
• Volunteering opportunities
• If you’re looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there’s an ERG for that.
• So you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check
• Learn more about us here: Life at Flywheel

The Interview Process Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call.

Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role. In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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$120,000 - $140,000 + commission

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$120,000 - $140,000 + commission