Senior Director, Brand Partnerships

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Brand Partnerships based in United States. This senior commercial role is focused on accelerating revenue growth through strategic brand and agency partnerships across new and high-potential industry verticals. You will drive new business across social branded content, influencer marketing, sponsorships, and other innovative advertising solutions. The role combines strategic account development, consultative selling, relationship building, and end-to-end sales ownership. You will build a strong pipeline of target clients while developing long-term partnerships with major brands and media agencies. Working closely with commercial, creative, strategy, production, and client services teams, you will turn briefs into compelling integrated proposals. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where social media expertise and commercial impact are highly valued. Accountabilities: - Identify and develop new business opportunities within designated industry verticals, with clear quarterly goals for new clients and campaigns. - Sell a broad range of social advertising solutions, including branded content, influencer marketing, sponsorships, and new opportunities aligned with client objectives. - Build and maintain relationships across key departments within agencies and brands, including strategy, planning, and media buying. - Develop and manage a focused target-client list, converting prospects into sustainable, long-term business relationships. - Partner closely with commercial leadership to maximize revenue opportunities, meet targets, and exceed business objectives. - Collaborate with client services, strategy, creative, editorial, and production teams to develop and deliver persuasive pitches. - Own the complete sales cycle and client or agency relationship from initial brief through negotiation and final sign-off. - Respond to client briefs accurately and efficiently while ensuring all requirements are addressed.

- Continually introduce creative, innovative ideas that strengthen proposals and create new commercial opportunities. - Build trusted partnerships that support client retention, repeat business, and long-term revenue growth. Requirements: - 8+ years of experience representing or selling to East Coast media agencies and brands. - Strong existing network of contacts across Travel, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Quick-Service Restaurants, Fashion, and Consumer Packaged Goods. - Demonstrated success in media, advertising, brand partnerships, or a related commercial environment. - Strong understanding of social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook, with a genuine interest in the evolving social media landscape. - Proven ability to interpret client briefs and develop compelling, integrated proposals tailored to business objectives. - Established relationships with media agencies and brands, combined with strong negotiation and commercial skills. - Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets, winning new business, retaining clients, and delivering measurable business outcomes. - Strong self-motivation and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and competitive environment. - Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of commercial objectives. - Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to continuously learn, improve, and identify new opportunities. - A positive, proactive approach and the ability to contribute energy and value to a growing commercial organization. Benefits: - Fully remote position based in the United States, with the role centered on the New York market.