Director, Brand Partnerships

This is a Full Time Job

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Billboard is seeking a Director of Brand Partnerships to manage sales and partnerships, focusing on branded content, sponsorships, and digital media. The ideal candidate will have experience in building relationships with clients and agencies across key verticals in New York City or the Midwest.

• Years of Experience Required: Not mentioned
• Salary: $120,000 - $130,000
• Required Experience: Sales/media/brand/agency experience with a focus on digital-first sales, building and growing business relationships, and providing consultative solutions.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience working with senior clients in verticals like Auto, Spirits, CPG, Retail, and Insurance.
• Workplace Requirements: Location: Illinois - Remote; preference for in-person meetings and client entertainment.
• Education Requirements: Required: Not mentioned; Preferred: Not mentioned.
• Hard Skills Required: Sales, brand partnership strategy, digital media, sponsorships, branded content, client relationship management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Soft Skills Required: Collaboration, communication, flexibility, proactivity, accountability, integrity, and self-awareness.
• Benefits: Not mentioned.

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Full Posting:

Billboard
Director, Brand Partnerships
Location: Illinois - Remote

The Billboard brand is growing rapidly and is seeking a Director of Brand Partnerships to join the team. The role involves managing and driving 360 brand partnership programs that include branded content, tentpole activations, sponsorships, and digital media. The successful candidate will have experience working with clients and agencies in New York City or the Midwest, across key verticals such as Auto, Spirits, CPG, Retail, and Insurance.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and sell strategic brand partnership programs across Billboard’s platforms.
• Build and grow relationships with senior clients at both brand and agency partners.
• Create innovative ideas to drive partnerships, sponsorships, and branded content.
• Close deals at a high rate and grow new business opportunities.
• Prioritize in-person meetings and client entertainment to foster long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders, including clients, agencies, social, creative, and PR teams.
• Provide a consultative, solution-based approach to meet client needs.
• Exhibit flexibility and urgency in responding to new opportunities.

Qualifications:
• Digital-first sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Strong relationships with senior clients in key verticals like Auto, Spirits, CPG, Retail, and Insurance.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High sense of urgency and flexibility when addressing opportunities.
• Values of humility, proactivity, self-awareness, accountability, and integrity.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 per year