Associate Commercial Director

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director Commercial, Data to drive our efforts in identifying and closing data-driven marketing services deals with large enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of leveraging a robust network of industry relationships within the marketing departments of Fortune 500 brands to fast-track high-value opportunities and navigate complex enterprise sales cycles. This role will focus heavily on prospecting, building strategic relationships, and accelerating revenue growth by securing major enterprise accounts. The Commercial Director will own the deal lifecycle for our consulting and data service offerings spanning retained teams to fixed fee projects. You will be responsible for both generating leads as well as qualifying and closing inbound leads, managing pitch teams and scoping proposals, and working with our legal and technical teams to navigate complicated procurement processes through to initial contract signature. Once an account is onboarded you will manage client satisfaction with key stakeholders and work closely with the fulfillment teams to identify further room for growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to identify, target, and close deals with large enterprises.
• Leverage an established network of industry connections to gain access to key decision-makers and influencers within target organizations.
• Proactively prospect and qualify high-value opportunities, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market positioning.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with enterprise clients, acting as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles from initial engagement through contract negotiation and closure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product, customer success) to tailor solutions to meet enterprise client needs.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities and inform sales strategies.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance reports to senior leadership.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and credibility.

About You

The essentials:

• 3+ years of experience in sales.
• Superb presentation skills, serving as the face and quarterback of each pitch team and representing Monks in front of CMO-level audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sales efforts simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and partners.
• A history of leading negotiations at an enterprise level, and the patience and focus to navigate elaborate procurement requirements and align responses with internal legal, financial, and infosec requirements.
• Proven ability to close six to seven-figure enterprise deals.
• Skilled in creating slides, proposals, scoping sheets and contract drafts suitable for an executive audience.
• Familiarity with procurement processes systems such as Coupa and GEPSmart.
• Willing and able to travel as needed.
• Proven success in enterprise sales of data, technology & measurement solutions, with a focus on securing and managing large accounts.
• An understanding of enterprise data strategies, cloud infrastructure, and martech, with a demonstrated ability to effectively engage and influence decision-makers in these domains.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience navigating complex sales cycles and engaging with senior-level executives and procurement teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and sales analytics platforms.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, with a focus on delivering results.
• A customer-first mindset and a passion for building meaningful relationships.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.