New York, NY

Senior Director of Sales – Digital Media: Automotive & Racing

Talener

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Senior Director of Sales for our automotive and racing online publishing brand. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue growth, and establishing strong partnerships within the automotive and racing industry. This is a critical role that requires exceptional sales acumen, industry knowledge, and a proven track record of driving successful sales outcomes.
 
The position will be the highest in their sales vertical, essentially starting as a Team-of-one / Individual contributor. The position will expand into building and growing a sales team in the next 6-12 months. 
 
Job Title: Senior Director of Sales
 
Location: New York, NY preferred but open to remote for right candidate and location. Must be in US to be considered. 
 
Requirements: 
 
  • 7+ years of professional experience in Sales and Business Development
  • Strong knowledge of both digital media / publishing landscape, as well as Racing, F-1, or similar motor sport area
  • Experience and expertise in the automotive/motorsports industry: knowledge of the industry, the sellers, ad budgets, partnerships, etc. 
  • Experience being the lead sales contributor, & leading or building a sales team
  • Experience contributing to both B2C and B2B revenue channels
  • Experience working across Ad revenue, subscriptions, live events, lead generation, print
  • Knowledge of gambling/merch/licensing/digital media
  • Passion for professional racing, F-1, NASCAR, and similar sports
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
 
Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 base salary (based on experience), + 50%-100% bonus based on performance
 
Join our passionate and innovative team and lead the sales efforts of our multidimensional automotive and racing online publishing brand. If you are a strategic thinker, possess strong leadership skills, have a deep passion for the automotive and racing industry, and bring experience in online publishing, ad revenue, subscriptions, events, lead generation, print, gaming, merchandise, and licensing, we would love to hear from you.
 
If interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration or reach out to Andrew Zaloom for more information: azaloom@talener.com
 
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