Sales Manager (Media/Advertising)

TL;DR

Sales Manager (Media/Advertising): Building and leading the sponsorships revenue engine from the ground up with an accent on strategic deals and sales infrastructure. Focus on closing seven-figure deals with brands and agencies, creating sales playbooks, and integrating market signal into product positioning.

Location: Hybrid in New York

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000

Company

hirify.global is a publishing platform empowering independent writers, artists, and creators to build their own business through subscriptions.

What you will do

• Build the sponsorships revenue pipeline, forecasting, and pacing from the ground up.
• Lead and close the largest strategic deals with senior brand and agency decision-makers.
• Establish sales infrastructure, including territory coverage, pricing discipline, and CRM hygiene.
• Collaborate with creative strategy to develop native pitches for CMOs and media planners.
• Partner with publishers to ensure sold campaigns align with their content and goals.
• Provide market insights to shape the company's product, pricing, and positioning.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in media or advertising sales, specifically selling premium direct-sold sponsorships.
• Proven track record of closing seven-figure deals with brands and holding company agencies.
• Experience operating in early-stage businesses or selling new-to-market products.
• Deep understanding of creator and content-led media buying and measurement.
• Exceptional communication and pitching skills for C-level executives.
• Must be based in New York (Hybrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Market-competitive salary and equity for all full-time roles.
• Comprehensive and exceptional benefits package.
• Founding role opportunity to write the sales playbook for a new business unit.
• Mission-driven environment focused on enabling independent expression.