Head of Brand

BIG PICTURE

Dhar Mann Studios is seeking a Head of Branded Integrations to build and scale a new revenue division connecting world-class brands with one of the largest scripted digital audiences in the world. This is a ground-floor leadership role for a hands-on business builder who can take an early-stage branded integrations business and grow it into a tens-of-millions-of-dollars annual revenue engine.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Build and execute the go-to-market strategy for Dhar Mann Studios’ branded integrations business
• Develop and manage senior-level relationships with brands, CMOs, agencies, holding companies, and strategic partners
• Create brand integration products, sponsorship packages, pricing models, pitch materials, sales collateral, and case studies
• Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline with clear stages, next steps, ownership, and forecasting
• Close high-value brand partnerships, sponsorships, and integration deals
• Partner with creative, production, social, analytics, finance, legal, talent, and leadership to ensure every deal is feasible, profitable, brand-safe, and executable
• Develop custom campaign concepts that align with brand objectives while protecting Dhar Mann Studios’ creative voice and mission
• Evaluate deal profitability, production complexity, margin, timing, and operational impact before commitments are made
• Maintain CRM discipline, deal notes, contact ownership, follow-ups, approvals, and reporting
• Track campaign performance and deliver post-campaign reporting, insights, and recommendations
• Build repeatable systems for proposals, approvals, handoffs, execution, reporting, renewals, and partner communication
• Drive renewal and repeat-business strategy with brand partners
• Define the future org structure and hiring roadmap for the branded integrations division
• Hire, manage, and develop a small high-impact team as the business scales
• Represent Dhar Mann Studios externally with integrity, creativity, professionalism, and responsiveness

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Branded integrations grows into a significant, scalable, profitable revenue line
• Clear revenue targets are created and consistently managed against
• Pipeline is accurate, transparent, and supported by real next steps
• 6+ figure brand partnerships are closed with strong economics
• Campaigns are executed smoothly with minimal scope creep and strong internal alignment
• Brand partners renew, expand, and refer new opportunities
• CRM, forecasting, reporting, and deal approval processes are clean and current
• The business becomes repeatable and scalable, not dependent on one person’s memory, inbox, or relationships
• A strong team and operating system are built as the business earns the right to scale

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 10+ years of experience in brand partnerships, branded content, integrated sponsorships, creator partnerships, entertainment partnerships, media sales, or a closely related field
• Proven track record closing seven figure brand, media, sponsorship, or partnership deals
• Deep relationships with senior brand marketers, CMOs, agency leaders, and major partnership decision-makers
• Experience building or scaling a new revenue line, business unit, or partnership function
• Strong understanding of branded content, social video, creator-led media, campaign measurement, and brand safety
• Strong commercial instincts around pricing, margin, cost drivers, production complexity, and deal profitability
• Ability to create compelling and creative partnership concepts that serve both brand goals and audience experience
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organization, and follow-through
• High EQ and strong cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong CRM, forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting discipline
• Reputation for integrity, responsiveness, professionalism, creativity, and delivery
• Ability to operate under pressure while staying organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, media, or a related field preferred