Manager, Strategic Solutions

Sirius XM•Chicago, IL

About The Position

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius XM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBCUniversal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe. We’re seeking a Manager, Strategic Solutions to join the Sales Development arm of our Strategic Solutions team. This individual contributor role offers increased ownership and impact, focused on developing compelling, insight-driven solutions for Retail and Financial Services partners. You’ll leverage the full SiriusXM Media portfolio including creators, podcasts, music, and experiential activations to drive partner conversations, fuel growth, and deliver strong business outcomes through strategic storytelling and creative thinking.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in advertising sales strategy, integrated marketing, or brand solutions at a media or entertainment company.
Bachelor's degree with focus on marketing or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience developing multi-platform marketing strategies and custom proposals (RFPs).
Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to translate strategy into compelling client-facing narratives and presentations.
Proven ability to manage complex internal coordination across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Confident, polished presenter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort pushing back with clear rationale, data, and strategic judgment.
Lover of streaming music and podcasts.
Expert proficiency at PowerPoint
Familiar with AI tools (ChatGPT, Gamma, etc.) to support ideation and efficiencies
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Retail and Financial Services Sales teams to develop insights-driven marketing strategies that drive advertising revenue.
Lead client proposal development for assigned accounts, leveraging storytelling expertise to ensure solutions feel distinct, relevant, and tailored to each brand and brief.
Support inbound RFP activity for unassigned accounts to help drive business goals and share growth
Participate in internal account meetings and select external client calls and presentations.
Own the creation of custom solutions across streaming, SirusXM and podcasts
Lead solution development from strategy and proposal creation through pre-sale project management, including feasibility vetting with cross-functional teams.
Identify which cross-functional partners to engage, clearly define the ask, and manage timelines to keep work on track.
Act as the central liaison between Sales and internal partner teams, including Artist/Talent Relations, Marketing, Events, Client Services, Legal, Research, and Revenue Partnerships.
Coordinate across co-sales partners, shadow sellers, enablement teams, and PYM to pull together comprehensive, executable proposals.
Help manage internal communications related to packages being sold, including podcast conflicts and exclusivity considerations.