Senior Director, Brand Partnerships (Chicago)

Pubity Group • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Brand Partnerships is an integral member of Pubity Group’s Global Sales team, focused on winning new business in new verticals and driving revenue growth 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 is listed as Chicago and remote, while the posting also states a Whitechapel, London location and a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day working 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.
• Ability to work as a self-starter 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.
• Established industry contacts at media agencies and brands, with excellent negotiation skills.
• Passion for producing great work and delivering strong business outcomes for clients, as well as meeting targets.
• Ability and eagerness 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 strategy, planning, and buying departments.
• 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 in the assigned patch and meet or exceed targets and objectives.
• Collaborate with Client Services, Strategy, Creative, Social Editorial, and Production teams to create and deliver pitches for new or repeat business.
• Manage the sales process and client and agency relationships from brief through sign-off.
• Respond to briefs effectively and promptly, ensuring all criteria are delivered.
• Continually present new and innovative ideas.

What This Job Offers

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