Advertising Sales Director

We’re working with an exciting, high-growth adtech business, helping brands deliver authentic advertising across social media at scale.

Following strong global momentum, they are now hiring an Advertising Sales Director to lead its UK commercial growth. This is a senior, visible role with genuine autonomy - ideal for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and wants to help shape a market-leading proposition from the ground up.

You’ll play a critical role in building the UK client base, establishing key agency and brand partnerships, and shaping the go-to-market strategy for an innovative advertising platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow the UK client base across agencies, advertisers and e-commerce brands
• Develop and execute UK go-to-market and sales strategies
• Open and manage senior agency and brand relationships
• Drive revenue growth through new business and long-term partnerships
• Act as a senior commercial voice in the UK, representing the platform externally
• Collaborate closely with founders and product teams to influence market fit

Skills & Experience

• Senior sales or commercial leadership experience within adtech, media owner, publisher or agency environments
• Strong existing relationships across the UK advertising ecosystem
• Proven track record of new business development and revenue growth
• Comfortable selling innovative advertising solutions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build from scratch
• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Project Scope & Duration - ASAP start for an ongoing freelance contract

Day Rate - TBC

Location & Workplace Policy - East London, 5 days pw office based

IR35 Status - Outside of IR35

Our freelance roles move quickly, so if you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your credentials and availability as soon as possible.

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