Audio Sales Director

Audio Sales Director | New York, NY (3 days in office)$140K-175K base, double OTEBuild the US business of the next big channel in programmatic.We're recruiting for a brand new Programmatic Audio start-up that has just launched in the US. Well-funded, backed by top-tier investors, and already proving the model with over $400K in committed revenue in its first week of operations.This is a genuine founding team opportunity. You'll work directly with the CEO and a CRO who has already built and scaled the US arm of a leading ad tech business, and is now doing it again from day one. If you want a seat at the table, real ownership and upside that matches the risk, this is it.Why this roleJoin as one of the first 3 to 4 sales hires on the ground, with direct access to the CEO and CROProgrammatic Audio is the next big channel, with real budget moving and very little direct competitionShape process, positioning and go-to-market as the US team is builtA differentiated, AI-powered product with early traction already behind itWhat you'll doOwn new business revenue across podcasting and streaming audio, hunting and closing with brands, agencies and independentsBuild and manage your own pipeline from prospecting through to closeTake a genuinely novel product to market with a compelling, outcomes-led pitchHelp shape the culture and playbook of the US sales team, feeding back on process, tooling and go-to-marketCollaborate with a small, senior founding team (CEO, CRO and Head of Marketing)What we're looking for5 to 8 years' sales experience preferred, though open to a more senior seller with the right track recordOnline video, display or social advertising sales background is essential; direct audio experience is a strong nice-to-have but not requiredExisting relationships with brands and agencies, independent or holding company, are a strong plusA stable, progressive career historyComfortable in a start-up where you'll build process as much as pipeline, and motivated by ownership over a paved pathPackageBase salary $140K to $175KDouble OTE, with a sliding scale where higher goal commitment unlocks a higher OTE multiple and additional equityRamp guarantee in your first quarterEquity in an early-stage, well-funded US expansion Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.