Senior Director, Brand Partnerships (Chicago)

Pubity Group Ltd • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Brand Partnerships is an integral member of Pubity Group’s Global Sales team, focused on developing new business in new verticals and driving revenue across social branded content, influencer marketing, and sponsorships. The role aims to build client retention and long-term partnerships and establish Pubity Group as a trusted tier-one social publishing partner.

The position involves developing new client and campaign opportunities, selling and evolving social advertising solutions to meet client objectives, and building relationships across client and agency departments. The Senior Director manages the sales process and client or agency relationship from brief through sign-off, collaborating with internal teams to develop and deliver pitches and respond to briefs. The posting lists Chicago and remote in the heading, while the body also lists Whitechapel, London, and hybrid working with four days in the office and one day from home.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience representing East Coast media agencies and brands.
• A strong contact book across Travel, Food & Beverage, Gaming, QSR, Fashion, and CPG sectors.
• Self-starter who wants to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong understanding of and interest in social channels such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Demonstrable expertise in understanding briefs and developing appropriate integrated proposals.
• Proven industry contacts at media agencies and brands, with excellent negotiation skills.
• Passion for high-quality work and strong client business outcomes, as well as meeting targets.
• Ability and appetite to learn and improve in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine passion for Pubity Group and its future.
• Collaborative approach and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Explore new business opportunities and bring in a defined number of new clients or campaigns quarterly within designated industry verticals.
• Sell the full range of social advertising opportunities and develop new offerings based on client objectives.
• Maximise coverage across the assigned patch and build relationships with key departments, including strategy, planning, and buying.
• Create and develop a list of target clients to build into new and long-term business.
• Work with the VP, Commercial to maximise revenue opportunities and meet or exceed targets and objectives.
• Collaborate with Client Services, Strategy, Creative, Social Editorial, and Production to create and deliver pitches for new or repeat business.
• Manage the sales process and client or agency relationship from brief to sign-off.
• Respond to briefs effectively and promptly, ensuring all criteria are addressed.
• Continually present new and innovative ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed