Director - Advertising & Brand Partnerships

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Director - Advertising & Brand Partnerships to lead our advertising revenue and brand collaboration initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving strategic partnerships, expanding advertising sales across multiple channels, and building long-term relationships with leading brands across industries.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Strategy

- Develop and execute advertising sales strategies to drive revenue growth across digital, print, and OOH platforms

- Identify new monetization opportunities in retail media and brand partnerships

Brand Partnerships

- Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers across FMCG, beauty, F&B, and retail brands

- Lead end-to-end partnership discussions, negotiations, and closures

Advertising Sales

- Drive sales across multiple formats including newspaper, digital, and out-of-home (OOH) advertising

- Conceptualize and sell integrated advertising solutions tailored to client needs

Retail Media & Activations

- Develop innovative retail media solutions such as in-store advertising, shelf placements, and consumer activations

- Collaborate with internal teams to execute high-impact campaigns

Client Management

- Ensure long-term client retention through strong relationship management and consistent value delivery

- Act as a strategic advisor to clients on marketing and branding initiatives

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and mentor the advertising sales team

- Foster a high-performance, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented culture

Key Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in advertising sales, brand partnerships, or retail marketing

- Strong network across FMCG, beauty, F&B, and retail brand marketing teams

Proven track record in:

- Newspaper, digital, or OOH advertising sales

- Retail media (in-store ads, shelf placements, partnerships)

- Brand collaborations and consumer activations

- Demonstrated success in closing large deals and building long-term partnerships

- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills