Remote
Agency
himalayas
About this role
Ad Sales DirectorSocial Media Branded Content, Affiliate Marketing, Amazon Sellers, Performance Marketing, and Publishers’ Monetization DevelopmentFirst Media is a leading social media publishing and marketing company, at the intersection of content and commerce, and driving the shoppable content revolution, with over 250 million fans and 1.5 billion monthly views.
First Media’s Performance Marketing division is one of the fastest-growing full-service Direct Response agencies. We provide our clients with customized digital storytelling production in a packaged approach that is narrative, data-driven, and beautifully executed, leveraging the most innovative AI-driven algorithms and tools.
Our team of experts in digital publishing, adtech, and performance uniquely positions us in today's marketplace.The OpportunityFirst Media is seeking an experienced Ad Sales Director to source, negotiate, and secure sales partnerships across Social Media Branded Content, Affiliate Marketing, Amazon Sellers, Performance Marketing, and Publisher’s Monetization Development.
This role is ideal for a self-directed seller with deep brand and agency relationships who thrives on ownership, flexibility, and performance-driven earnings.
What You’ll DoBusiness Development & Sales Source, pitch, negotiate, and close new brand and agency partnerships across Branded Content, Affiliate Marketing, Performance Marketing, and Direct Digital Ad Inventory.
Own your sales pipeline from prospecting through close, with autonomy over outreach strategy and deal development Leverage existing relationships while actively building new connections with brands and agencies Drive revenue growth by expanding deal size, opening new verticals, and securing repeat business Lead client negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract terms in collaboration with First Media sales leadership Sales Partnerships & Campaign Strategy Conceptualize and sell integrated brand partnerships through co-sponsored social vide
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Deal Size
$,
Typical contract value
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Agency — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
- "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
- "How do you measure success / ROI?"
- "We have an internal team for this"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI threatening traditional agency services
- • Productized service models
- • Niche vs full-service positioning
- • Performance-based pricing demand
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.
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