Executive Director, Sales Initiative & Transformation
Confidential - New York City, NY
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Executive Director, Sales Initiative & Transformation About the Company Leading digital media platform & omni-channel entertainment company IndustryPublishing TypePrivately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded1909 Employees1001-5000 Categories NewsMediaPublishingMedia and EntertainmentMobile AppsEntertainment & RecreationSocial Media Specialties publishingfashionluxurydigitaljournalismengineeringtechnologymediaadvertisingcreativemagazinesmagazineeditorialcontentdesignand editing Business Classifications B2C About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Sales Initiatives and Transformation. This key leadership role is focused on driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency, and modernizing commercial strategy and structure. The successful candidate will be responsible for informing strategy, leading transformation initiatives, and representing the sales function. This role requires a deep understanding of the business, the ability to synthesize solutions from diverse group objectives, and a strong background in digital media and analytics. The Executive Director will also be involved in global processes and transformation activities, with a significant amount of change expected in the coming years. Applicants for the Executive Director position should have a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of relevant professional experience, with a preference for those with a background in marketing, media operations, creative strategy, advertising, sales, or account/project management. The role demands a strategic thinker with proven problem-solving and quantitative skills, as well as strong interpersonal and organizational abilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, high-energy individual with a teamwork mentality, capable of managing multiple projects and working effectively under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include driving the evaluation of commercial structures, streamlining processes, determining key performance indicators, and crafting sales incentive strategies. The Executive Director will also be a change management champion, ensuring the successful adoption of new initiatives and driving connectivity across the commercial organization. Hiring Manager TitleChief Business Officers Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions Sales/RevenueNon-Profit ManagementAccount Management/Optimization
Created: 2025-01-30