Senior Account Director, Brand Partnerships – Genius (Central)

MediaLab.AI • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Genius is the leading destination for music, lyrics + the stories behind the songs. We are seeking an Senior Account Director, Brand Partnerships – Central to build and manage a high-performing book of business within the Central region. The ideal candidate brings well-established industry relationships—specifically client-direct—and a strong drive to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, growing team. In this role you'll be responsible for selling a full suite of solutions on Genius including custom programs, social, creators, experiential, data, and much more. We're looking for a sales professional with 5+ years of media sales experience who thrives on prospecting, excels at moving clients through the sales funnel, and brings both strategic insight and creative thinking to drive revenue growth. If your playlist is fire, you’re always at shows, and Seller crowd is a top-visited site—let’s talk. Please note: This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and we are only hiring for candidates located in the Chicago area.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successful, quota-carrying media sales experience with a record of meeting or exceeding goals
• Empathetic go-getter with a positive spirit and “win-win” attitude
• Strong understanding of the marketplace with proven success selling multifaceted programs including AI, data, creators, custom content, social, display, programmatic, experiential, and more
• Established client and agency relationships within the Central media market (Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Austin, Minneapolis, etc.)
• Strategic and proactive mindset—always looking ahead and thinking big for both your clients and Genius
• Clear, concise, and authentic communicator with excellent presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure client program success and deliver white-glove service
• Adaptable and resilient; thrives in a fast-paced environment where scaling, building new products, and innovating is exciting
• Someone who is culturally in the know—whether it’s the latest ad trades or a new album drop
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Boostr and Monday.com is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Leverage your existing relationships to immediately close out 2025 strong and build a 2026 pipeline
• Manage existing client and agency relationships, while developing new business opportunities
• Use consultative and solution-based selling to understand client challenges and match them with Genius’s full suite of product solutions
• Deliver impactful, data-driven presentations rooted in cultural relevance
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals
• Collaborate with marketing and client service teams during pre-sale and post-sale with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Prepare weekly sales pipeline reports for leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level