Brand Partnerships Director, US

# Brand Partnerships Director, USVerveUSAToday## Continue with your CVPDF, Word, or image. Under 10MB.Apply now## Job descriptionBrand Partnerships Director, US at Verve.### About the roleThis role establishes a US brand direct function to sell and service named accounts at the senior executive level. The function integrates into brand planning conversations alongside the Global VP of Brand Partnerships. Success here drives account growth faster than agency coverage alone.About this type of roleSales roles connect a company's product with the customers who need it. Representatives research accounts, run demos, handle objections, and close deals. The work is quota driven and moves quickly. Strong sellers combine listening skills with product knowledge and steady follow through. Sales roles reward consistent activity and honest qualification of deals. Most companies use a defined sales process, and reps are trained on it before being left on their own.### Key facts**Location:** New York, US**Compensation:** $160000 to $180000**Commission:** variable, based on performance**Team:** reports to the Global VP of Brand Partnerships**Years:** founding hire into a new function**Visa:** open to candidates who meet eligibility and legal work requirements**Degree:** required### What you'll doEstablishing credibility with brand leaders replaces traditional agency outreach to accelerate access.Elevating Verve in brand conversations happens by entering planning cycles early so data, formats, and capabilities shape decisions before agency involvement. Insight-driven narratives gain boardroom attention through collaboration with insights and data teams on audience stories, category reports, and trend pieces. Validating the model requires building, pitching, and tracking a targeted named account list with separate revenue measurement. Collaboration with agency sales teams under a joint commercial framework adds value without competition, with double-counted revenue reinforcing partnership incentives.### RequirementsThe posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Confirm the exact field on the official apply page.A documented history of owning brand-side relationships directly with marketers must exist beyond agency intermediaries. Thriving in undefined scenarios involves creating process dynamically while operating in a fast-evolving Phase 1 function. An existing network of brand-side contacts in the UK supports initial engagement, while category expertise in CPG/Retail, Travel, Finance, or Beauty/Lux offers strategic advantage. Reading account potential guides time prioritization through strong commercial instincts and opportunity assessment. Experience in media, adtech, data, or related commercial sales provides contextual understanding for this role.### Practical notesHybrid work applies with three days per week in the NYC office for Greater NY-area residents within a 90-minute commute. Variable compensation through commission or bonus is tied to individual and team performance. Only emails from @jungroup.com or @verve.com address candidate communications. Confirm details on the official apply page.Typical interview stepsSales hiring often includes a role play, a discovery call simulation, and a presentation. Candidates may be asked to pitch a product to a panel or handle a tough objection. Behavioral questions focus on past quota attainment and deal history. Energy and preparation matter. Interviewers often simulate the job in the interview itself, so be ready to run a short discovery call or demo. Practicing your own sales pitch out loud helps.Good to knowQuestions to ask**Useful questions for the interview:** what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.Career growthSales careers can move from SDR or associate to account executive, senior AE, manager, and director roles. Some sellers move into partnerships, account management, or revenue operations. Compensation typically mixes a base with commission tied to results. High performers in sales typically move into larger accounts, team leadership, or sales operations. Quota history and references carry the most weight in promotion.Apply now#J-18808-Ljbffr