SB Media is the world’s largest automotive entertainment publisher in digital, with over 100 million followers worldwide. What started out as creator brand, Supercar Blondie has grown to be a multi-channel & platform network reaching over 600 million people each month.
Our innovative social first content has captured a highly engaged audience and we have now expanded beyond autos into tech and luxury lifestyle. With an in-house network of creator talent and a global team based in the US, UK and Dubai we have close industry relationships and ambitious growth plans.
We are now looking for a Partnerships Director to drive forward commercial sales across the UK, both direct to clients & agencies. You will support the CRO in developing commercial strategy and building our relationships in the UK market. Because we are a start-up and new in the digital media world, we expect you to be very hands on with clients. We are looking for a hunter mentality — someone ready to proactively pitch our value proposition to drive revenue both personally and across the team.
What you’ll do:
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Achieving & closing individual & team sales targets.
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Selling branded content campaigns across SB Media Group’s channels.
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Setting commercial strategy both quarterly and long term for the UK.
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Guiding content & production teams on formats with commercial potential for development.
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Developing our product offering to be competitive in the UK market, including the developing of key sales collateral.
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Leverage established media buying & brand direct relationships and grow key relationships with media agency groups and brand marketing teams.
What you’ll have:
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Strong commercial track record and history of over delivering against targets.
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Strong relationships at a senior level across media agency groups and with brands direct.
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Team management experience.
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Self-starter — proactive on bringing forward ideas/solutions and new processes.
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Understands startup culture & has experience in building new products and processes and taking them to market.
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Excellent sales, presentation & negotiation skills.
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Strong experience dealing with key decision makers.
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Has a keen interest in latest cars and upcoming gadgets.
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Enjoys outreach and establishing new business opportunities.
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5+ years experience in media partnerships/sales.
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Deep understanding of the social space and experience selling social partnerships.
