Senior Director, Sales & Partnerships

Consumer Tech • New York, NY

3d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

CNET Group is looking for an elite Digital Media leader to drive revenue and talent development within the NYC market. This isn't just a management role; it is a Player-Coach position where you will own a high-value book of business while strategically guiding a team of sellers.
You will represent a powerhouse portfolio including CNET, Mashable, PCMag, Lifehacker, ZDNET, and more—reaching over 100 Million unique visitors monthly across the larger Ziff Davis portfolio. Our clients are Fortune 100 leaders like Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and Amazon who rely on our scale and performance to move the needle.
As a Senior Director, you will take a consultative, full-funnel approach to digital advertising. You will lead by example—winning new business, creating innovative strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence without the need for micromanagement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of digital media experience preferred.
• 5+ years of direct sales experience preferred.
• Proven experience as a Player-Coach, managing both an individual book of business and a team of sellers.
• Strong track record of meeting and exceeding personal and business goals.
• University Degree or further education in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Ownership: Assume a portfolio of established accounts while aggressively pursuing a large portfolio of prospective clients.
• Strategic Leadership: Guide your team and clients in executing thoughtful, full-funnel campaigns across branded content, video, display, social, and award licensing.
• Collaborative Innovation: Partner with deeply experienced internal teams in yield, operations, and marketing to develop unique, problem-solving client solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain a meticulous Salesforce pipeline; you are someone who deeply loves numbers, accurate forecasting, and hitting YOY growth goals.
• Team Development: Act as a "Favorite Colleague" and mentor, leading with respect, kindness, and a commitment to growing internal talent.

Benefits

• CNET Group offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits.
• Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays.
• We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it.
• We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
• At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.
• Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees