Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from TheSoul Publishing
Job overview
The Director of Sales at TheSoul Publishing leads U.S. revenue growth through strategic brand partnerships and sales initiatives, playing a critical leadership role with full P&L responsibility.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing P&L, shaping and executing U.S. sales strategy, expanding brand partnerships, building relationships across various sectors, driving sales cycles and client retention, optimizing deal value, and collaborating with internal teams for branded content execution.
Compensation and benefits
The company offers a competitive salary discussed individually, performance-based bonuses, flexible remote work options, an international creative team environment, and access to an internal academy with 470+ courses for talent growth.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a proven track record of $10M+ annual revenue in direct and agency sales, 5+ years leading sales teams, 8+ years in sales or media roles, expertise in kids and family content industries, strong negotiation and client management skills, and experience working with remote teams.
Career development
TheSoul Publishing provides transparent knowledge sharing, an internal academy with extensive courses, and opportunities for learning, teaching, and shaping expertise to support career growth.
Work environment and culture
The company fosters a dynamic, remote-first global team culture with award-winning creativity, no red tape, flexible collaboration, and a focus on results and great vibes.
Company information
TheSoul Publishing is a leading digital media company known for viral content in 21 languages across 50 platforms, with 25 billion monthly views and over 2 billion followers, creators of global phenomena like 5-Minute Crafts and BrightSide, and expanding in the creator economy through acquisitions.
Job location and travel
The position is remote-first, allowing work from home or any location that suits the candidate's creativity, supporting flexible work options.
Application process
Applicants are evaluated carefully, and only those meeting qualifications will be contacted for next steps; no specific application instructions or deadlines are provided.
Unique job features
This role offers full P&L responsibility, leadership in a fast-paced social media environment, and the chance to influence commercial success at a globally recognized digital media company.
Company overview
TheSoul Publishing is a digital media company known for creating engaging content across various online platforms. They produce a wide range of videos, including DIY crafts, life hacks, and entertainment content, primarily distributed on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. The company generates revenue through advertising and partnerships, leveraging their vast audience reach. Founded in 2003, TheSoul Publishing has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest media publishers on social media. Their innovative approach to content creation and distribution has positioned them as a leader in the digital media landscape.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase leadership in driving $10M+ revenue through strategic brand partnerships and agency sales, emphasizing experience within top-tier social media publishers or agencies focused on kids and family content.
Highlight your expertise in P&L management, business development, client acquisition, and your ability to lead and mentor high-performing sales teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Apply through TheSoul Publishing's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches multiple hiring channels.
Connect on LinkedIn with current sales leaders or team members in TheSoul Publishing’s U.S. sales division; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent successful campaigns or asking about their approach to expanding brand partnerships in the creator economy.
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