At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and lead a dynamic sales team in the sports media sector.
- Company: Global sports technology company with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, significant commercial ownership, and a vibrant office in Central London.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a talented team and manage complex enterprise sales cycles.
- Why this job: Join a high-growth company and shape strategy while making an impact in sports media.
- Qualifications: Proven success in programmatic media sales and experience with sportsbooks or iGaming operators.
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A global sports technology company is looking for an experienced commercial leader to drive new business throughout Europe.
This is a genuine player-manager opportunity, combining enterprise sales with leadership of an established commercial team.
You will lead strategic relationships while selling high-value programmatic media solutions powered by premium sports data and audience technology.
What you'll do
- Win new business with sportsbooks and i Gaming operators.
- Sell programmatic media solutions, PMPs and Deal IDs.
- Lead and develop a team of four sales professionals.
- Build senior relationships across marketing and commercial leadership.
- Own complex enterprise sales cycles from prospecting to close.
- Forecast revenue and manage pipeline through Salesforce.
- Work closely with Product, Trading, Marketing and Customer Success.
What we're looking for
- Proven success selling programmatic media.
- Experience selling directly into sportsbooks or i Gaming operators.
- Strong knowledge of PMPs, Deal IDs, managed service programmatic and digital media.
- Track record of winning complex enterprise opportunities.
- Experience leading a commercial sales team while remaining personally revenue-generating.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Why apply?
- Senior leadership position with significant commercial ownership.
- High-growth international technology business.
- Premium media and data offering with genuine market differentiation.
- Opportunity to shape both strategy and team performance.
- Competitive package $250K - 300K OTE
- Fantastic Central London offices
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Director of Sales | Sports Media & Programmatic Activation in London employer: Grey Matter Recruitment
Join a dynamic global AI advertising technology company that champions innovation and growth. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and offers ample opportunities for career progression. Located in the UK, this role provides the unique advantage of working with cutting-edge technology while being part of a high-performing team dedicated to driving success.
