Client & Agency Partnerships Director

As Client & Agency Partnerships Director, you will be tasked with building and growing relationships with media agencies, core automotive advertisers directly and other advertisers looking to reach an aspirational male audience. Your role involves generating and answering new briefs, closing deals and establishing SB Media as a trusted premium partner. You'll achieve this by selling social-first branded content, sponsorships, multimedia partnerships and display solutions on our channels that solve client challenges..

Experience at a media owner/publishing business essential with a proven track record in building and growing business and a talent for staying prominent in a crowded marketplace. You should have existing client direct &/or media agency relationships to leverage. Experience at a media agency or in selling social-first content partnerships is a bonus.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building new relationships with advertisers & your patch of agencies to create a regular flow of opportunities and briefs.

• Develop and maintain a proactive agency and client sales strategy for YoY growth including the facilitation of agency roadshows, lunch and learns & by attending trade events

• Maintain a steady output of weekly f2f meetings and new business calls with all levels of agency planners/buyers and senior marketing decision makers at brands

• Take existing sales materials and personalise for your agencies, clients and prospects using additional data and insights

• Exceed individual sales goals while contributing to overall team targets, provide accurate forecasts and manage your own pipeline.

• Collaborate with internal teams to generate best in class solutions that answer client briefs

• Gather market & client feedback to identify new proactive opportunities for revenue growth and product development to share with the wider SB Media business.

What you’ll have:

• Track record selling to media agencies and direct to brands with a network of relationships at both

• Demonstrable expertise in writing & delivering persuasive proposals that win business 

• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital media advertising landscape

• Feel comfortable using data & insights to craft compelling strategies that supercharge creative ideas, ensuring we solve client objectives.

• Prior experience and expertise in prospecting, networking, negotiating and closing deals

• Intellectual curiosity, an entrepreneurial spirit and a great attitude

• Be a team player and enjoy collaborating to solve challenges

• A proven ability to present to and influence internal & external stakeholders at all levels.

• Comfort level asking and answering challenging questions.

Important Info Before You Apply

We’re proud to offer flexibility, if you’re looking for a 4-day week or flexible hours, we’re absolutely open to it. Let’s talk about what works best for you. You’ll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK. We have offices in London and Manchester, plus a fully remote setup. Our clients are global, so we welcome talent with strong connections wherever you’re based.

We offer a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000 plus uncapped commission of up to 55% (35% OTE) giving you the earning potential to truly reward your success.