Sales Director (New York City, NY)

**Overview:** - The Athletic, a digital sports media company, seeks an experienced Sales Director to expand its Advertising business. - The role involves driving ad revenue through client and agency relationships across various platforms. - Responsibilities include managing business book, identifying new ad partners, and guiding account management teams. - The position is remote-based, primarily for candidates in the New York City Metro Area. **Key Responsibilities:** - Grow overall brand advertiser sales revenue via client and agency relationships. - Manage revenue targets and identify suitable ad partners. - Drive advertising revenue across web, mobile, audio, newsletters, and social media. - Define strategies for RFPs and client opportunities, and share insights with the team. - Represent The Athletic brand effectively. **Requirements/Skills/Qualifications:** - 10+ years of digital ad sales experience, with a mix of web/app, social media, and podcast sales. - Established agency and client relationships. - Experience building on existing foundations, with a focus on sales tools, communication, and processes. - Ability to work independently and as a team leader. - Passion for sales process and advertising industry. - Motivated by and able to meet ambitious targets. - Self-starter with strong communication skills. - Preferred experience with ad agencies and clients in the technology space. **Compensation & Benefits:** - Annual base salary range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 USD. - Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, savings accounts, 401k with employer match, paid time off, and parental leave. - Global benefits packages competitive to local markets for international candidates. - Equal opportunity employer. - Applicant privacy notice available for review. - Reporting mechanism for potential job fraud.