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    Ad Sales Director

    First Media

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Agency

    Source

    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

    Outreach

    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

    Prospecting·Required skill
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Outreach calls30–50/day
    Email sequences20–40/day
    Client meetings3–5/week

    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

    Monthly Recurring Revenue from RetainersClient Retention RateRevenue Per EmployeeProject Margin %Proposal Win RateNPS / Client Satisfaction

    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.

    Tags

    Ad-Sales-Director
    Advertising-Sales-Director
    Digital-Sales-Director
    Commercial-Partnerships-Director
    Business-Development-Director
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research First Media's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Commission structures in agencies may include ongoing retainers alongside one-time fees.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.

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