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Overwolf

Brand Partnerships Director - Central

Overwolf, Chicago

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We’re on the hunt for a strategic dealmaker with deep experience in gaming and entertainment, particularly working with top-tier game publishers. You’ll help the world’s biggest brands connect with AAA gamers by crafting impactful campaigns across Overwolf’s ecosystem, which reaches 113M+ gamers monthly and powers in-game content for titles like Minecraft, League of Legends, Fortnite , and more.

This role is based in Central time zone and requires an individual with established strategic relationships and the ability to navigate both brands and agencies.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive revenue by identifying, prioritizing, and securing strategic brand partnerships that unlock new categories and incremental spend
  • Own and execute the commercial strategy across your book of business with a focus on expanding Overwolf’s presence inside major agency holding companies
  • Build deep relationships with game publishers, brands, and agencies to shape collaborative opportunities
  • Lead high-impact client meetings with strong storytelling and consultative selling
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior marketers and agency partners
  • Develop persuasive proposals and presentations rooted in market insights, gaming trends, and Overwolf case studies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (product, ad ops, marketing) to deliver excellence and scale new solutions
  • Track and analyze performance, provide actionable client reporting, and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities
  • Mentor junior team members and set best practices that raise the bar across the sales org

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of digital media sales experience, ideally in gaming, esports, or entertainment
  • A strong network and proven track record navigating top-tier agencies and unlocking new decision-makers across holding companies
  • Demonstrated ability to close large strategic deals and exceed revenue targets
  • Deep knowledge of biddable media, self-serve platforms, and programmatic buying
  • Creative thinker with the ability to translate brand objectives into strategic media plans
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with C-level audiences
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
  • Enthusiasm for building something from the ground up, with a team-first mindset

Bonus Points:

  • Passion for gaming and familiarity with the gaming ecosystem
  • Prior startup or scale-up experience

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Computer Games

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