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Sales Director (Remote)

1 month, 3 weeks ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Head of Sales
Sales and Business Development
Content Marketing
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The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times creates, collects, and distributes news, information, and entertainment through a daily newspaper and a website. The company offers live news, investigations, opinion pieces, photos, videos, and analysis on a wide range of topics inc...

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Description

  • Drive brand advertiser sales revenue through client-direct and agency relationships.
  • Own a book of business with quarterly and annual revenue targets.
  • Identify and develop new ad partners that fit The Athletic’s audience.
  • Manage the sales process from sourcing through partnership development and renewal support.
  • Drive advertising revenue across display, audio, newsletters, video, events, and social media.
  • Guide account management teams on RFP responses, client opportunities, and media planning.
  • Share partner insights, sales lessons, and new product opportunities across the team.
  • Maintain and nurture existing ad partner relationships to support renewals.
  • Represent The Athletic brand professionally in external client interactions.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of digital ad sales experience, ideally across digital, video, social, and custom branded content.
  • Established agency and client-direct relationships that can be leveraged immediately.
  • Experience building on an existing foundation while improving tools, communication, and processes.
  • Ability to work independently as an individual contributor and as a team leader.
  • Strong motivation to meet ambitious sales targets.
  • Self-starter who can execute without close supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including email, phone, and in-person communication.
  • Interest in the sales process and the advertising industry.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively while working independently.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range of $155,000 to $180,000 USD.
  • Eligibility for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid vacation and paid sick days.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

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