Sales Development Manager, Ad Sales

Role Overview

The Sales Development Manager will sit at the intersection of podcast ad sales, revenue partnerships, and creator monetization, responsible for transforming client marketing objectives into multi-platform podcast sponsorships.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include podcast strategy and sponsorship packaging, custom proposals, inventory packaging, multi-platform extensions, executive storytelling, sales enablement and monetization growth, marketing support, market intelligence, proactive pitching, and creator liaison.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 4–7+ years of experience in media/advertising sales development, media planning, digital audio partnerships, or agency-side audio buying, with deep knowledge of the podcast landscape and fluency with audience data and podcast analytics.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years in media/advertising sales development, media planning, digital audio partnerships, or agency-side audio buying
• Deep knowledge of the podcast landscape, including host-read dynamics, programmatic audio and attribution tools
• Fluency with audience data and podcast analytics to evaluate campaign ROI and optimize ad spend
• Outstanding written and presentation skills, with a proven ability to pitch high-level media buyers and brand directors

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents