Digital Sales Director - Brand Direct

**About Strategus** Strategus is a CTV‑first, fully managed service partner and pioneer in programmatic Connected TV-focused on defining "What's Next" in data‑driven advertising. Our culture is built on three core values-Respect, Full Engagement, and Growth-which show up in how we collaborate, make decisions, and show up for our clients and each other every day. Our north star is simple: to make Strategus the best job you've ever had. Here, you'll join a high‑performing team that invests in your development, values your voice, and gives you the opportunity to shape what's coming next for CTV and the brands we serve. Are you motivated self-started with a passion for sales? Are you knowledgeable in the dynamic and rapidly growing world of Connected TV (CTV)? Does the thrill of connecting advertisers with their ideal audiences in the evolving digital landscape excite you? Do you have a proven track record of driving revenue and building lasting client relationships in the advertising industry? If the above description sounds like you, we want to hear from you! **What you'll be doing as a Digital Sales Director - Brand Direct:** - Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth with brand direct clients - Identify and prospect new clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking events, and referrals leveraging a full suite of industry tools. - Continually build a deep understanding of client's advertising needs and provide scalable solutions - Conduct thorough needs analysis to understand clients' digital advertising objectives and challenges and provide scalable solutions - Present and demonstrate our digital advertising solutions to key stakeholders, showcasing the Strategus value proposition and benefits - Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements, ensuring win-win outcomes for both the client and the company - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients post-sale, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention - Conduct thorough needs analysis to understand clients' digital advertising objectives and challenges - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account management, marketing, operations, and BDRs to ensure seamless pre and post sales process - Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to provide consultative advice to clients - Provide regular forecast of your business - Meet and exceed your individual revenue goals - Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to expand your professional network and generate new leads - Plan travel to your assigned region to build deeper relationships and develop new accounts **Qualifications:** - 3+ years demonstrated outside sales success in B2B sales within the digital advertising or media industry - 2+ years experience selling Connected TV advertising - Hunter Mentality with a proactive and results-oriented approach to sales, with a proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities through diligent prospecting - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients at various levels of an organization - Strong negotiation and closing skills, with a focus on achieving revenue targets - Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team - Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales prospecting tools - Up-to-date knowledge of CTV industry trends and emerging technologies in the digital advertising space. - Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field preferred **Here's why you would want to work at Strategus:** - A group of people who are both hard-working and smart... and happen to be an absolute blast to work alongside - Flexible PTO for those days that you just can't avoid... or for the ones you plan! - A fun and challen…