Senior Sales Executive No Travel

4 days ago

New York NY, New York County, NY; New York State, United States Audience Engagement Full-time
Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.  Join us and help grow WildBrain’s Global Ad business and become the No 1 call for family advertisers Our Network is an integrated offering across YouTube, FAST, AVOD and Media Solutions designed to help content owners and advertisers reach families wherever they are watching, in a trusted, kid-safe environment. One Network, Many Screens  Across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, we manage and monetize over 1000 premium channels for owned and partner brands, supported by deep operational expertise and long-standing platform relationships.  With data insights and an innovative mindset informing everything we do, we are at the forefront of delivering entertainment and brands to kids and families wherever they’re watching and playing.  The Sales Director at WildBrain is a direct sales role responsible for securing advertising campaigns and branded content deals across our digital network on YouTube and FAST. They will become a consultative resource for clients, who understands how to package and sell across the total video sales ecosystem including programmatic, direct and custom content. Deliver and exceed sales revenue targets. Build, manage and grow a strategic account list inclusive of current partners as well as new business. Devise an individual sales strategy that proactively identifies short-term & long-term opportunities, building a pipeline of revenue. Become an expert in the "Made for Kids" content marketplace and related compliance regulations and WildBrain IP. Manage all client communication, from initial outreach to client meetings/follow ups, RFP responses, post campaign analysis and renewals. Sales marketing, ad ops, data etc. Previous experience in the digital advertising sales industry with proven success in selling and building strong relationships with agency holding groups as well as key clients directly. Strong understanding of the streaming media landscape including AVOD, OTT, OLV and custom content. Strong relationships and network of video investment buyers Made for kids' experience preferred but not essential Must possess strong leadership and time management skills. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work. WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. At WildBrain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products. Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: The WildBrain Network, offering more than 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, delivers premium-quality content to today’s kids and families wherever they’re watching—connecting advertisers to audiences at scale through brand-safe media solutions. WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Attention: We have been made aware of individuals and recruitment agencies falsely claiming to represent WildBrain and offering employment opportunities on our behalf. All legitimate opportunities are managed through our internal Talent Acquisition team and verified partners, and are posted on our official careers page and LinkedIn. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of any outreach, please verify by contacting us directly.