Director, Podcast Ad Sales

Location: New York, United States

Salary: $150,000–$170,000 USD annual base salary

Company

hirify.global is a global music and entertainment company operating in more than 70 countries, with a premium podcast portfolio spanning audio, video, and social formats.

What you will do

• Manage daily activity across agency and direct client accounts, identifying growth, new-business, and upsell opportunities.
• Secure new and repeat advertising bookings and build a revenue pipeline for podcasts and talent.
• Develop relationships with media buyers, agencies, and brands through regular client meetings.
• Coordinate with internal teams on operations, forecasting, pipeline communication, and successful implementation of new revenue opportunities.
• Develop innovative audio and video campaigns using knowledge of the podcast advertising landscape.
• Analyze campaign performance, recommend improvements, and create sales collateral for external pitches and internal education.

Requirements

• Strong sales experience and a successful track record in digital and/or audio advertising.
• Experience developing strategic account plans, generating new business, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Existing relationships with audio and/or digital buyers at brands, holding groups, or independent agencies.
• Understanding of agency dynamics, campaign planning, and media-buying cycles.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, client meetings, proposals, and pitches.
• Experience with a sales CRM such as Boostr, Salesforce, or NetSuite; strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Specific experience in podcast, video, social, or digital audio advertising.
• Strong passion for podcasts.

Culture & Benefits

• Modern office environment in New York.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative, culture-first environment.
• Private medical cover, pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.
• Music industry perks and time off during the winter break.