Ad Sales Director - Independent Contractor

First Media US; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

High earning potential based on performance

Job summary

A leading social media publishing company is seeking experienced outside Sales Directors in the United States. This contract, commission-based role is ideal for self-directed sellers with strong brand relationships. Responsibilities include sourcing and negotiating sales partnerships, managing a sales pipeline, and driving revenue growth. Candidates should have experience in digital media sales and a strong understanding of social media platforms. This position offers flexible working arrangements with significant earnings tied to performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in multi-platform digital media sales and influencer marketing.
• Proven track record of independently sourcing and closing brand or agency deals.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital advertising formats.
• Existing relationships with brands and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Source, pitch, negotiate, and close new brand and agency partnerships.
• Own your sales pipeline and outreach strategy.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding deal size and securing repeat business.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding deal size, opening new verticals, and securing repeat business.
• Lead client negotiations and pricing discussions in collaboration with First Media sales leadership.

Skills

Multi-platform digital media sales

Branded content

Influencer marketing

Negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

First Media is a leading social media publishing and marketing company, at the intersection of content and commerce, and driving the shoppable content revolution, with over 250 million fans and 1.5 billion monthly views. First Media’s Performance Marketing division is one of the fastest-growing full-service Direct Response agencies. We provide our clients with customized digital storytelling production in a packaged approach that is narrative, data-driven, and beautifully executed, leveraging the most innovative AI-driven algorithms and tools. Our team of experts in digital publishing, adtech, and performance uniquely positions us in today\'s marketplace.

The Opportunity

First Media is seeking experienced, entrepreneurial outside Sales Directors to source, negotiate, and secure sales partnerships across Social Media Branded, Affiliate Marketing, Amazon Sellers, Performance Marketing, and/or Publisher’s Monetization Development. This is a contract, commission-based, outside sales role ideal for a self-directed seller with deep brand and agency relationships who thrives on ownership, flexibility, and performance-driven earnings.

What You’ll Do

Business Development & Sales

• Source, pitch, negotiate, and close new brand and agency partnerships across Branded Content, Affiliate Marketing, and Performance Marketing
• Own your sales pipeline from prospecting through close, with autonomy over outreach strategy and deal development
• Leverage existing relationships while actively building new connections with brands and agencies
• Drive revenue growth by expanding deal size, opening new verticals, and securing repeat business
• Lead client negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract terms in collaboration with First Media sales leadership

Sales Partnerships & Campaign Strategy

• Conceptualize and sell integrated brand partnerships through co-sponsored social videos, product placement, and custom content
• Develop compelling pitch materials and campaign ideas that align brand goals with audience engagement and performance outcomes
• Collaborate with internal producers, talent, studios, and account management to ensure smooth handoff and successful execution
• Maintain editorial integrity and brand alignment while meeting sponsor requirements
• Act as a trusted external representative of First Media in client-facing meetings and negotiations
• Provide market feedback and insights to help inform pricing, packaging, and product development
• Partner with internal teams to streamline deal execution and maximize campaign performance

What We\u2019re Looking For

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in multi-platform digital media sales, branded content, and influencer marketing.
• Proven track record of independently sourcing and closing brand or agency deals
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, digital advertising formats, and content-driven marketing
• Existing and relevant relationships with brands and agencies

Skills & Working Style

• Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating as an independent contractor
• Exceptional negotiator with strong communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with a bias toward action and results
• Organized and disciplined in managing pipeline, follow-ups, and deal flow
• Comfortable working remotely with distributed teams and async collaboration

Engagement & Compensation

• Largely commission-based compensation, with significant upside tied directly to performance
• Flexible working arrangement with autonomy over schedule and sales approach

Why This Role

• High-earning potential for experienced sellers with an existing book of business
• Opportunity to represent a well-established social media company with massive reach and proven content formats
• Minimal bureaucracy with strong internal support for production and account management
• Ability to focus on what you do best: building relationships and closing deals