Director, Advertising Sales Jobs

Explore Director, Advertising Sales opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to grow advertising revenue, develop client partnerships, and guide high-performing sales teams. These roles span media, digital publishing, broadcasting, technology, and other sectors where advertising is a key source of growth. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find senior advertising sales positions that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Director of Advertising Sales Do?

Directors of Advertising Sales set revenue strategy and lead the teams responsible for selling advertising products and solutions. They build relationships with agencies, brands, and major accounts; identify new business opportunities; and collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to create effective campaigns. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on digital, programmatic, broadcast, print, sponsorship, or integrated media sales.

Common Responsibilities and Qualifications

Typical responsibilities include setting sales targets, managing pipelines and forecasts, negotiating complex agreements, developing pricing and go-to-market plans, and coaching account executives. Employers commonly seek a strong record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals, experience managing teams or strategic accounts, persuasive communication and negotiation skills, and a detailed understanding of advertising markets and sales analytics. Familiarity with ad technology, media measurement, and customer relationship management tools may also be valuable.

Advertising Sales Director Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies by industry, location, company size, and the scope of the role. Senior positions may include base salary, commissions, bonuses, or other incentives. Ladders focuses on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so you can explore roles aligned with experienced sales leadership. Career paths may lead to vice president of sales, chief revenue officer, or broader commercial leadership positions.

Find Director, Advertising Sales Jobs on Ladders

Search current Director, Advertising Sales openings to compare employers, responsibilities, and compensation. Create or update your Ladders profile, highlight measurable revenue results and team leadership, and set job alerts to hear about relevant opportunities. Explore vetted $100K+ roles and take the next step in your advertising sales career.

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$108K - $216K *

Transform enterprise partnerships by driving revenue growth and shaping strategic business strategies. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver data-driven retail media solutions and lead cross...

Hoboken, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $216K *

Accelerate your career by leading strategic advertising solutions that drive revenue growth and enhance client relationships. Collaborate across teams, leverage data insights, and foster a high-perfor...

Hoboken, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $216K *

Elevate revenue growth by managing strategic enterprise partnerships, shaping joint business strategies, and influencing executive stakeholders. Drive data-driven retail media solutions while leading...

Hoboken, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $180K *

Champion strategic revenue growth by leading enterprise-level partnerships, translating complex goals into actionable retail media strategies while fostering executive relationships and mentoring team...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$205K - $256K *

Pioneer new customer acquisition strategies, focusing on major U.S. retailers. Lead negotiations and establish profitable relationships while managing the full sales cycle from pursuit to launch, ensu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales through strategic prospecting and relationship management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close complex deals and leverage AI tools to enhance...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $212K *

Drive growth through innovative demand generation strategies, leveraging data and analytics to enhance pipeline performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing efforts and l...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer strategic sales excellence by architecting complex deals with precision across multiple business units and geographies while forging C-suite relationships and leveraging AI to optimize the sal...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $137K *

Join a team that's driving innovative media strategies for a diverse portfolio of DTC brands. Elevate client relationships and connect performance metrics to business outcomes across multiple media ch...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial activation and revenue growth for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, leveraging strategic insights and AI to enhance client engagement and deliver measurable resul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$327K - $408K *

Lead the charge in shaping long-term marketing strategies and partnerships, overseeing a dynamic team to drive growth and enhance market positioning through innovative co-marketing initiatives and cro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Empower clients by analyzing media investments and delivering actionable insights. Lead a team to enhance media effectiveness, ensuring operational excellence and collaboration across disciplines to d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth by executing innovative strategies and leveraging packaging solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs while maintaining a...

Haltom City, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Unlock new business opportunities and enhance customer relationships by executing strategic sales initiatives, leveraging packaging solutions, and driving profitability while ensuring exceptional serv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform client marketing strategies by leading interdisciplinary teams, delivering innovative solutions based on research and best practices, while fostering long-lasting client relationships to ach...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate regional commercialization of innovative cell therapies by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring optimal patient access while collaborating cross-functi...

Florida, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in marketing tech and UX design. Drive client relationships with Fortune 500 companies, leveraging expertise to secure new business and exceed re...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $230K *

Pioneer a high-performing sales team, driving revenue growth through strategic leadership and client engagement. Shape the future of our corporate sales efforts by optimizing processes and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive revenue growth by leading the full sales cycle in the Digital Science sector, engaging with C-suite leaders and aligning solutions with enterprise strategies to enhance decision-making a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Accelerate advertising revenue growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, leveraging industry insights, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic r...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of media and healthcare by leading integrated planning and strategy for pharmaceutical clients. Drive impactful engagement initiatives while mentoring a talente...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $143K *

Drive new enterprise sales by developing relationships, maximizing customer satisfaction, and implementing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals while managing forecast and opportunity funnel...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $180K *

Engage with clients to drive revenue growth through innovative consumer insights and data solutions. As a key player, you'll build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead the sales process to...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $216K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative advertising solutions, drive revenue growth, and foster client relationships. Collaborate across functions, leverage data insights, and lead initiatives to en...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $200K *

Lead transformative sales enablement initiatives, driving team performance and productivity through strategic execution and innovative technology. Collaborate with leadership to enhance seller effecti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Advertising Sales do?question toggle

    A Director of Advertising Sales leads revenue strategy and sales teams, builds relationships with advertisers and agencies, manages major accounts, and develops plans to meet growth targets.

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    Employers often look for substantial advertising or media sales experience, a history of achieving revenue goals, team leadership skills, and expertise in client development, negotiation, forecasting, and sales analytics.

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    Pay varies based on location, industry, employer, and responsibilities. Compensation may include base salary, commissions, and bonuses. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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    These leaders work across media, digital publishing, broadcasting, technology, and other industries that sell advertising, sponsorships, or related marketing solutions.

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