Brand Partnerships Director

About Platform Media

Platform Media is an industry leading, central hub for branded entertainment, marketing, and monetisation. Its three content labels focus on original content creation. The business has kicked off a new era with a blockbuster lineup of originals in sport and entertainment. Recent hit launches from the supergroup include Olivia Attwood’s Olivia’s House, BBC’s The Traitors: Uncloaked, The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Wanging On with Graham Norton & The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby.

Type: Full-Time | Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer | Salary: Competitive + commission structure | Team: Commercial

About The Role:

This role requires a dynamic, results-driven sales leader with a proven track record in content sponsorship, branded entertainment, and media partnerships. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), the Brand Partnerships Director will play a pivotal role in expanding Platform Media’s client base, securing long-term deals, and shaping the company’s commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Growth & Sales Strategy

• Identify, pitch, and secure brand partnerships, sponsorships, and media deals to drive revenue growth.
• Proactively develop relationships with brand marketers, media agencies, and key decision-makers.
• Work closely with the CCO to refine and execute Platform Media’s commercial sales strategy.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to negotiation and contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling sales materials, proposals, and presentations.

Key Client & Agency Partnerships

• Develop and nurture relationships with brands, advertisers, and media buyers to secure long-term partnerships.
• Grow billings across Omnicom Group, specifically OMD, MGOMD & Hearts & Science.
• Act as a commercial lead for major clients, ensuring exceptional relationship management and revenue growth.
• Work closely with internal creative and strategy teams to develop custom brand solutions that align with client objectives.
• Lead high-value negotiations and oversee deal structures, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.

Media Agency Engagement & Trading Agreements

• Expand Platform Media’s presence within the media agency ecosystem, securing trading agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Work alongside the CCO, marketing, and executive leadership to enhance media agency relationships.
• Represent Platform Media in high-level agency meetings, pitches, and industry events.
• Ensure Platform Media’s commercial offerings are aligned with agency priorities and market trends.

Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Partner with marketing, content, and production teams to ensure commercial strategies align with Platform Media’s brand positioning and audience growth.
• Work closely with the production team to develop and monetise branded content opportunities.
• Ensure seamless integration between sales, creative, and strategic planning to deliver impactful brand campaigns.
• Provide insights on pricing, market positioning, and competitive landscape to inform Platform Media’s commercial strategy.

Leadership & Performance Management

• Act as a senior sales leader, setting revenue targets and ensuring high-performance sales execution.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to sales executives, ensuring a culture of collaboration and commercial excellence.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and revenue targets, ensuring accountability and results.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing new revenue opportunities and innovative brand solutions to the business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in brand partnerships, media sales, or content sponsorship, with experience closing high-value deals.
• Strong network of brand and agency contacts across media, entertainment, and digital platforms.
• Expertise in selling branded content, digital media, sponsorships, and social-first campaigns.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to craft and deliver compelling sales presentations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sales strategies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth media environment, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms and audience-driven content strategies (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Podcasts).
• Ability to collaborate across teams, ensuring seamless execution of commercial partnerships.

At Platform Media, we're committed to giving everyone a fair chance, no matter their background. We create content for a wide range of people, and we know that having a team with different experiences and perspectives makes our work better. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from communities that have been historically underrepresented.

If you don’t meet every requirement of the role but believe you’d be a great fit, we’d love to still hear from you!

What’s On Offer:

26 days annual leave (with yearly option to buy 5 days more)

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Top-tier private medical insurance & healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Pension plan

Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

The Process:

Screening: Initial chat with our People team for us to share further info about the role

1st interview: This first stage will involve meeting with the hiring manager on Zoom

2nd interview: Meet with more of the team and some of your potential key stakeholders

3rd interview: We’ll meet in our office and get to know each other in-person

Offer stage!

Applications close: N/A

If you’re passionate about media innovation and ready to contribute to a fast-growing company at the forefront of premium content and storytelling, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key player in our global expansion and creative success!