Head of Sales (Media - Investments)
About the role
This is a pivotal sales leadership role responsible for driving revenue and developing a high-performing team for one of our flagship portfolios. You'll own and grow the Investment News brand commercially, leading, coaching, and inspiring a talented group of sales professionals while building deep, strategic relationships with clients across the wealth and investment ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Shape and execute the go-to-market strategy for Investment News and the broader Wealth & Investments portfolio
- Packaging and selling digital advertising, content partnerships, sponsorships, and integrated campaigns across our publishing platforms
- Partner with Product, Editorial, Marketing, and Events to deliver innovative solutions that meet client objectives and drive measurable results
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of sales professionals to exceed ambitious revenue targets
- Growing advertising revenue across Investment News and related wealth and investments brands
- Owning key client and agency relationships in the financial services and investment sectors
- Joining high-value client meetings to support deal closure and provide leadership presence
- Managing day-to-day sales activity, including pipeline coverage, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Collaborating with Product, Editorial, Marketing, and Events to create compelling, investment-focused media solutions and client messaging
- Championing CRM discipline and ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting
- Supporting annual sales planning, pricing strategy, and commercial calendar coordination
- Fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture and supporting career development
Requirements
Proven experience leading, coaching, and motivating sales teams
Strong background in digital media sales, publishing, or events – ideally within financial services, investments, or a related B2B sector
A track record of selling digital advertising, sponsorships, or integrated media solutions
Strong background/understanding of the wealth and investments space
Skilled in consultative, needs-based selling and business development
Data-driven approach to pipeline management and forecasting
Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
High commercial acumen, with experience in pricing, packaging, and sponsorship/media sales
Qualifications
Proven experience leading, coaching, and motivating sales teams
Strong background in digital media sales, publishing, or events – ideally within financial services, investments, or a related B2B sector
A track record of selling digital advertising, sponsorships, or integrated media solutions
Strong background/understanding of the wealth and investments space
Skilled in consultative, needs-based selling and business development
Data-driven approach to pipeline management and forecasting
Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
High commercial acumen, with experience in pricing, packaging, and sponsorship/media sales
Skills
Data-driven approach to pipeline management and forecasting
Consultative, needs-based selling and business development
Commercial acumen, with experience in pricing, packaging, and sponsorship/media sales
Benefits
OTE $200k+ with uncapped commission and a competitive base salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance, plus confidential mental health support
Hybrid flexibility: work fully remotely from any major US city (New York, Boston, Chicago, LA, etc.) or from our vibrant offices in major business hubs
Global career pathways and opportunities for international travel
Extra vacation: earn an additional day each year you're with us
One paid day annually to volunteer for a cause you care about
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks per year
Quarterly awards and recognition, with prizes, gift cards, and travel perks
Pay
OTE $200k+ with uncapped commission and a competitive base salary
Schedule
Hybrid flexibility: work fully remotely from any major US city (New York, Boston, Chicago, LA, etc.) or from our vibrant offices in major business hubs