Sales Director (Media)

JOLT•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

JOLT is a global digital out-of-home (DOOH) and electric vehicle charging company expanding into the United States. We combine EV charging infrastructure with digital media, connecting brands with people in high-attention, real-world locations. In 2026, JOLT will enter the US by acquiring a substantial portion of the Volta Media Network from Shell, adding thousands of charging and media sites. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing global business at a pivotal moment and help build its US presence. The Sales Director will be responsible for driving commercial performance across a defined U.S. territory, focusing on both direct and programmatic revenue growth. This role involves leading end-to-end sales efforts, cultivating agency, brand, and platform relationships, and maximizing revenue through direct partnerships, PMP activation, and programmatic marketplace development. The ideal candidate is commercial, sharp, proactive, and can operate across traditional media sales and the programmatic ecosystem. Responsibilities include building strong relationships with agencies and advertisers, and collaborating with SSPs, DSPs, and internal stakeholders to uncover new demand, monitor pacing, troubleshoot campaigns, and improve yield.

Requirements

7+ years of sales or advertising experience, ideally in out-of-home, digital advertising, or DOOH.
Strong industry relationships with agencies and direct clients.
Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets.
Bachelorâ€™s degree in Media, Marketing, Business, or related fieldâ€”or equivalent work experience.
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Strategic thinker with a solutions-first mindset.
CRM proficiency (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
Willingness to travel within the U.S. as required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
JOLT is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Responsibilities

Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, closing, and post-campaign review.
Identify high-value opportunities to grow market share and revenue within your territory.
Deliver tailored, insight-led solutions that meet client objectives across both direct and programmatic channels.
Own revenue growth across a mix of direct advertiser, agency, and programmatic partnerships.
Build strong relationships with agencies, clients, agency trading teams, SSPs, and DSPs to unlock new spend and grow share of wallet.
Identify opportunities to increase revenue through direct deals, PMP activity, curated marketplace opportunities, and broader programmatic activation.
Own senior relationships with agencies and direct advertisers.
Drive new business development, renewals, and upsell opportunities.
Lead high-value contract negotiations aligned to JOLTâ€™s commercial goals.
Work with internal and external teams to set up and activate PMP deals and other programmatic opportunities.
Monitor pacing, delivery, fill, and campaign performance to ensure revenue opportunities are fully captured.
Troubleshoot campaign issues in partnership with SSPs, DSPs, ad operations, and account teams to resolve under delivery or activation challenges quickly.
Analyze sales data, campaign performance, market trends, and industry insights to guide strategy and optimize performance.
Use marketplace and client insights to refine sales approach, improve packaging, and strengthen JOLTâ€™s value proposition.
Build compelling sales stories and narratives that clearly communicate JOLTâs unique position in market.
Develop media recommendations and campaign strategies aligned to client objectives.
Ensure campaigns activate on time, meet objectives, and stay on budget.
Deliver performance reporting, insights, and recommendations to clients and partners.
Work closely with Marketing, Account Management, Ad Operations, Data & Insights, and other internal teams to deliver strong campaign execution and commercial outcomes.
Present proposals internally and externally, ensuring alignment across the organization.
Provide feedback to improve internal processes, inventory strategy, and go-to-market execution.
Own your revenue pipeline and consistently meet or exceed targets.
Strategically nurture relationships across agencies, brands, and programmatic partners.
Maintain accurate CRM records, pacing visibility, and forecasting discipline.
Continuously evaluate success metrics, campaign results, and market feedback to evolve sales approaches.
Contribute to building a high-performing commercial culture as the business scales.
Bring a test-and-learn mindset to how JOLT grows both direct and programmatic revenue.