Ads Sales Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the direct advertising sales division and take charge of its strategy and implementation.

• Market and sell Chess.com’s advertising solutions for web and app, which include programmatic direct, sponsorship opportunities, custom packages, and innovative market formats.

• Manage the complete sales cycle, which encompasses marketing, prospecting, negotiations, closing, execution, and account management.

• Enhance market visibility of Chess.com’s direct advertisements by cultivating relationships with brands and agencies.

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to create tailored solutions for partners.

• Work alongside Product, Engineering, and Data teams to identify and develop advertising solutions that are appealing to the market and adhere to brand guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in direct digital sales, demonstrating a strong history of revenue growth.

• Profound knowledge of the digital advertising landscape across both web and mobile platforms.

• Established connections with key decision-makers at agencies and brands.

• Comfort in establishing a business from the ground up with minimal existing processes and infrastructure.

• Capability to think both strategically and creatively while also executing tasks hands-on.

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Chess player and/or enthusiast.

• Committed to lifelong learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Completely remote work setup.

• A mission-focused, flat organizational structure that celebrates life and avoids corporate norms.