Gamesquare is seeking an experienced Sales Director to join our enterprise sales team (remote). This person will be a fearless, self-motivated, and highly creative individual that has partnership experience in creator marketing, experience in branded content, IRL and digital media including programmatic. They will help steward our sales strategy by monetizing key 1st and 3rd party assets and serve as the client’s voice in developing partnerships that meet their KPIs. The ideal candidate has a history of bringing on new business and meeting or exceeding sales quotas, and loves the challenge that comes with outbound prospecting in a competitive market. This role reports into the Global Head of Commercial.
About Gamesquare
GameSquare (NASDAQ: GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. With a platform that spans award-winning creative services, advanced analytics, and FaZe Clan Esports, one of the most iconic gaming organizations, we operate one of the largest gaming media networks in North America. As a digital-native business, GameSquare provides brands with unparalleled access to world-class creators and talent, delivering authentic connections across gaming, esports, and youth culture. Complementing our operating strategy, GameSquare has developed an innovative treasury management program designed to generate yield and enhance capital efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to building a dynamic, high-performing media company at the intersection of culture, technology, and next-generation financial innovation.
Responsibilities
- Achieve yearly and quarterly revenue targets.
- Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting clients to securing the contract.
- Be a consultative and creative partner to client-direct, media agencies, creative agencies, PR teams and sponsorship agencies to sell company designated programs and/or develop meaningful custom solutions.
- Prospect, pitch and close new content, media, sponsorship and experiential deals in support of individual and department revenue goals.
- Work collaboratively with all Gamesquare teams including, but not limited to, Marketing, Talent, Legal, Operations, and all cross-functional organizations including, Gamesquare Media Services, Zoned, Fourth Frame Studios, Click Talent and Stream Hatchet.
- Assist in developing key sales strategies and go-to-market initiatives to generate long term media, creator/content and sponsorship revenue streams.
- Provide weekly reporting of sales metrics including pipeline generation, account status, revenue and quota attainment, and relevant sponsor interaction.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years in sales, with the ability to demonstrate a consistent history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
- Experience and passion for gaming & esports highly preferred
- Deep understanding of the media and creator marketing space and how to utilize their social channels to drive brand engagement.
- Successful experience working directly with brands and media/sponsorship agencies on developing creative partnerships through sponsorship packaging, content development and influencer marketing.
- Highly entrepreneurial spirit, with detailed organization and able to function independently.
- Ability to manage up when challenges arise to collaborate on solutions with management
- Strong storyteller who is able to communicate the value of a community, premium content, and how to move consumers through the sales funnel.
- Able to deal with rapidly changing priorities and business circumstances with excellent internal and external communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and efficiently lead and prioritize multiple projects at once.
- Experience working with brands that market to Millennials & Gen Z
- Some travel is required
Preferred
- Experience working for an agency or major brand
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time position with salary, health, vision, dental benefits
- Assistance in professional development conferences or courses
- Paid airfare, lodging when required to travel
- Other perks TBA