Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television, digital, magazine, radio and live event platforms across the globe. Bloomberg Media is looking for a digitally savvy business operator to help drive the growth of Bloomberg Media Distribution, a leading provider of news, photos, videos, and data to publishers, broadcasters and other companies in more than 130 countries. As we envision the future of Bloomberg Media Distribution, we are seeking a Sales Director who can leverage our broad portfolio of multi-platform media assets and create new opportunities and revenue streams through licensing, syndication, business development and strategic partnerships.

You will work with Bloomberg Media leadership and key members of other groups including Editorial, Digital, Finance, Consumer Marketing and other functional leaders across Bloomberg. Reporting to the Head of Americas for Media Distribution, you will be someone with a track record of success around monetizing media content and IP, a deep understanding of the evolving media ecosystem, and a strong network of contacts across media.

We'll trust you to:

• Identify new clients and industry verticals and develop and execute strategies to create new revenue streams
• Manage business development initiatives from end-to-end: strategic presentations, negotiation, contract drafting, rollout and GTM activities
• Maintain and grow existing account base though thoughtful management of renewal activity and upsells
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in Media to ensure successful launch of new products and wide distribution of Media IP
• Provide constructive feedback to product, management, and operations for business process and product improvements
• Internally and externally communicate the BMD and Bloomberg Media story
• Drive expansion of the BMD brand through marketing, PR/Comms and partner strategies
• Forecast pipeline and revenue in a consistent manner

You'll need to have:

• 10+ years of experience in media with a proven track record of building, monetizing and growing media products and businesses across various formats and channels
• Keen understanding of and deep relationships within the media industry
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Detail orientated; superior problem solving and organizational skills; and an ability to conceptualize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
• Entrepreneurial instincts and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrable passion and intellectual curiosity, passion for learning prospect’s business
• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA/JD a plus

Does this sound like you?

Apply if you think we’re a good match. We'll get in touch with you to let you know the next steps.

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