We are seeking an Industry Director to lead a team within the Tech, Gaming, and Telco verticals of our Large Customer Sales org. Working with agencies and brands, your relationships, leadership experience, and digital media expertise make you a key pillar of Reddit’s business strategy and a world-class partner to leading brands. You will oversee a team of Industry Managers.

This is one role that is required to be based in person from either San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Talent Development
• Actively coach, develop, and lead a team of Industry Managers
• Manage a high-performing team by recruiting and retaining top talent, while balancing resources efficiently
• Keep a pulse on key industry trends and insights and leverage your deep vertical knowledge to further the development of your team
• Provide thought leadership and guidance around account planning to your team 
• Cross-functional Partnerships
• Represent the interests of Tech, Gaming, and Telco internally by promoting sales narratives and initiatives that align with client needs
• Collaborate with XFN sales and marketing teams like Enablement, Measurement, Insights, and Creative Strategy to advocate for the needs of your team and their clients and identify creative solutions
• Partner with XFN teams like Business Development to elevate the Reddit/Client partnership across all company touch-points, including but not limited to advertising
• Partner with Marketing to drive new product launches, marketing communications, and new advertiser acquisition
• Partner with Sales Ops and Finance to develop financial and operating targets and ensure alignment with strategic plan
• Client Relationship Management
• Generate revenue growth by expanding partnerships with some of the world’s largest brands
• Navigate large partnerships that include multiple lines of business, brands, and priorities
• Act as an advocate for Reddit and your team by cultivating key C-level client and agency relationships
• Business Strategy
• Craft and execute a strategy that will enable your team to exceed revenue targets for their book of business
• Advise sales leadership and product management regarding market opportunities, sales positioning, use of resources, and strategic planning
• Develop a deep understanding of Reddit’s advertising platform to unlock enhancements and revenue potential

Required Qualifications: 

• 15+ years experience in digital media sales and/or marketing
• 8-10+ years of people management experience within sales
• Expert in digital media with an emphasis on paid social
• Genuine passion for mentoring others with a track record of successfully fostering career growth for those on your team
• Experience navigating complex organizations and engaging with Tech, Gaming, and Telco executive-level client stakeholders
• Experience thinking and acting globally to unlock revenue for Reddit in the US and all major markets
• Experience with direct advertiser sales including negotiations and management of strategic partnerships
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strategic thinker who can connect the dots between market trends, client needs, and unique platform capabilities to identify lucrative business opportunities
• An action-oriented leader who can break down a complex strategy into an actionable plan that will allow your team to execute successfully
• Experience with both brand and direct-response marketing objectives
• Prior startup or high-growth experience preferred, builders wanted!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
• 4+ months paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer time off

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