VP/Senior Director National Ad Sales

Taiv•,

61d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Taiv is seeking a VP, National Ad Sales to build and lead its national advertising business. This role involves selling a technically complex ad product targeting live sports viewership in bars and restaurants across the country. The ideal candidate will leverage existing relationships in the media buying world, particularly in digital and video, to establish and grow this new revenue stream. This is a hunter role with significant growth potential as the company scales.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in national ad sales.
Deep experience selling national media, especially linear TV or video.
Relentlessly proactive in outreach and follow-up.
Experience selling complex or early-stage products.
Deeply connected in the U.S. agency world.
Ability to get meetings with top media buyers.
Work independently.
Track record of exceeding sales targets and generating meaningful revenue.
Strong network with agency and brand-side digital/video buyers.
Experience selling non-traditional or startup advertising solutions.
Based in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles (or willing to relocate).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Build the national advertising business from the ground up.
Sell a technically complex ad product against live sports in bars and restaurants nationwide.
Develop and maintain relationships across the media buying world, especially in digital and video.
Hunt for new business opportunities and generate meaningful revenue.
Get meetings with top media buyers.
Solve problems that don't have a clear playbook yet.