Sales Director – Media

Company: Vertical Advantage
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

A fast-scaling martech company is hiring a Partnerships Director to lead its brand-direct commercial strategy. This is a senior, revenue-driving role for someone with a proven track record of closing £1m+ deals directly with brands—ideally through RFPs, marketing-led engagement, and strategic partnerships. This is a high impact role with access to the executive team.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and grow a high-value pipeline, selling directly into brand marketing, digital, and procurement teams.
  • From prospecting and pitch to close, shape go-to-market strategy, build senior relationships, and lead standout proposals—supported by marketing, client success, and leadership.
  • Drive new business by selling directly to brands—owning the full sales cycle
  • Lead £1m+ brand engagements via direct outreach, RFPs, and networked introductions
  • Build and convert relationships with senior stakeholders across marketing, procurement, and strategy
  • Partner with marketing to create demand through events, content, and outbound campaigns
  • Represent the company at industry events and lead pitch responses
  • Mentor a growing commercial team and collaborate with delivery to ensure excellence

What You’ll Need

  • 8-10+ years in media, advertising, or martech
  • Proven success in brand-direct sales and closing large, multi-year deals
  • Strong strategic storytelling and pitch leadership
  • Deep brand-side network and ability to open senior-level doors
  • Commercial acumen and understanding of pricing/procurement dynamics
  • Confident using Keynote, CRM tools, and prospecting platforms

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Sales and Business Development

Industries

  • Technology, Information and Media, Advertising Services, and Marketing Services

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Posted: April 11th, 2026