Senior Director, Brand Partnerships

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.

• 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.