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Senior Account Executive / Director – Advertising Sales & Brand Partnerships

Kwan Ventures · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

About the Role

We're looking for a high-performing sales professional to drive strategic advertising partnerships with leading brands and agencies. This is a pure individual contributor role with ownership of the full sales cycle—from prospecting and relationship building to negotiation and closing.

You'll work with senior marketing decision-makers to sell integrated advertising solutions across premium digital content, video, branded content, sponsorships, and custom campaigns.


What You'll Do

  • Own a revenue target and consistently exceed quarterly and annual sales goals.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of enterprise advertisers and media agencies.
  • Develop relationships with CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Brand Directors, and Agency leaders.
  • Sell integrated advertising and content solutions tailored to client objectives.
  • Create proposals, negotiate commercial agreements, and close high-value partnerships.
  • Partner with Strategy, Creative, and Client Success teams to deliver successful campaigns.
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and forecast.
  • Stay ahead of trends across digital media, creator economy, CTV, and advertising technology.


What We're Looking For

  • 6–12 years of experience in advertising sales, media sales, brand partnerships, or enterprise sales.
  • Consistent track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Experience selling digital advertising, video, sponsorships, branded content, creator partnerships, or media solutions.
  • Strong network across advertisers, media agencies, or enterprise marketing teams.
  • Excellent consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate.