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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vice President, Ad Sales - Charlotte based
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement effective sales strategies while inspiring a high-performing team to exc...
1 week ago
Manager, TV Media Investment & Partnerships
$90K - $125K *
Support the negotiation and purchasing of U.S. TV media, enhancing partnerships and internal collaboration. Leverage expertise in Linear and Connected TV to drive strategic media solutions and improve...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $165K *
Elevate client success through innovative media strategies, team leadership, and data-driven insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient workflows and deliver high-quality, integrated...
Reposted today
$166K - $221K *
Lead the charge in driving revenue growth for CBS Sports by overseeing a dynamic sales team, leveraging deep expertise in digital and linear sports advertising, and fostering collaborative relationshi...
Today
Director, National Video Investment
$121K - $194K *
Shape the future of national media buying by leading negotiations, mentoring teams, and optimizing video buys. Drive strategic initiatives while ensuring adherence to client guidelines and marketplace...
5 days ago
$174K - $210K *
Unlock your potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize CRM systems, enhance forecasting accuracy, and streamline sales...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $152K *
Transform media operations by leading platform strategy and implementation. Collaborate with teams to optimize campaign systems, ensuring data compliance and technical support while driving innovation...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $155K *
Champion operational excellence by integrating teams, managing projects, and driving process improvements. Leverage your analytical skills to navigate complexities and enhance collaboration across mul...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Video Investment
$125K - $150K *
Grow your expertise in video investment by leading a dynamic team, enhancing client relationships, and driving strategic media initiatives to optimize campaign performance and deliver impactful result...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director of Integrated Marketing
$115K - $130K *
Drive integrated marketing strategies that elevate cinema as a premium platform, collaborating across teams to create innovative, revenue-generating solutions and compelling narratives that resonate w...
2 weeks ago
Account Executive, Advanced Advertising
$93K - $150K *
Drive growth by integrating advanced advertising solutions and optimizing campaign effectiveness. Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, unlocking new revenue opportunities and navigating the evolvi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$500K+*
Drive revenue growth by selling innovative advertising solutions across traditional and digital platforms. Build strong client relationships, manage budgets, and exceed sales targets while promoting i...
2 weeks ago
Advertising Account Executive, Market Retail
$63K - $99K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success through innovative advertising solutions. This role involves building relationships, developing strategies, and leveraging multi-platform media t...
2 weeks ago
Account Executive, Growth, Advertising Sales, Advertising Sales
$89K - $155K *
Champion innovative advertising solutions by leveraging your sales expertise to build strong client relationships, drive revenue growth, and deliver exceptional service across diverse platforms for mi...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform the advertising landscape by driving new business growth with medium and large clients. Leverage your expertise in ad tech to build relationships, execute strategies, and achieve sales targe...
2 weeks ago
Sales Director, Strategic Accounts
$136K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships with enterprise clients, leveraging your expertise in AdTech and consultative sales to navigate complex sales cycles and deliver impactful solutions...
5 days ago
Sales Director, Strategic Accounts
$136K - $160K *
Engage with strategic enterprise accounts to drive growth and foster partnerships. Leverage expertise in AdTech and consultative sales to navigate complex cycles, aligning solutions with client object...
5 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in strategic media solutions, guiding a team to align client goals with innovative marketing strategies while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality deliverabl...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Ad & Program Standards
$105K - $130K *
Empower our team by leading content standards initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across departments. Drive innovative solutions while managing a dynamic team to enhance adver...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining sales excellence, leading a dynamic group of professionals in a fast-paced media environment. Drive revenue strategies, oversee department operations, and foster a collab...
4 weeks ago
Director, Digital Investment & Activation
$110K - $130K *
Lead and drive strategic digital activation initiatives, overseeing campaign lifecycles and optimizing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and elevate c...
Today
$121K - $166K *
Join a team that's redefining media strategy for a global nonprofit. Lead integrated digital campaigns focused on performance, driving measurable outcomes and optimizing investments within a collabora...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead and drive growth in the US educational market. Own revenue performance, manage a high-performing sales team, and execute customer acquisition strategies for pipeline development and deal closure...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Accelerate growth by leading a dynamic sales team, managing key agency relationships, and driving strategic initiatives to exceed fiscal objectives while fostering innovation and collaboration across...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing and optimizing integrated media plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives while managing a team to deliver innovative solutions and impactful results across variou...
2 weeks ago
What does a Director of Advertising Sales do?
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.
What qualifications are common for Director, Advertising Sales jobs?
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.
How much do Director of Advertising Sales jobs pay?
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.
Where do Directors of Advertising Sales work?
These leaders work across media, digital publishing, broadcasting, technology, and other industries that sell advertising, sponsorships, or related marketing solutions.
How can I find Director, Advertising Sales jobs paying $100K or more?
Browse Director, Advertising Sales listings on Ladders, review role requirements and compensation details, and set job alerts for new opportunities that fit your experience.