Director, Consumer Sales

Director, Consumer Sales

Join IGN Entertainment
, a division of Ziff Davis, as a dynamic digital media sales leader to drive revenue growth across the East Coast. This role requires an experienced Director of Sales who can inspire a high-performing team, manage key accounts, and shape the sales strategy for our digital media portfolio.

New York, NY – full‑time hybrid (office three days per week, remote otherwise). Frequent travel to client events and industry conferences is required.

• Lead & Mentor:
  Manage, coach, and develop a team of sales managers.
• Drive Revenue Growth:
  Exceed aggressive sales targets across key consumer accounts.
• Strategic Account Management:
  Develop account strategies for top‑tier clients in Technology, Automotive, CPG, Alcohol, Telecommunications, Government & Federal Agencies, QSRs, Retail, Pharma.
• Relationship Building:
  Build lasting relationships with decision‑makers and stakeholders.
• Sales Strategy & Execution:
  Contribute to the overall consumer sales strategy and execute it.
• Market Expertise:
  Become a subject‑matter expert in our digital media offerings.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with marketing, product, and operations to ensure client satisfaction.
• Reporting & Forecasting:
  Provide accurate forecasts, pipeline reports, and market insights.
• Travel:
  Attend client meetings, industry events, and support the team as needed.

• 6+ years of digital media sales experience, 4+ years of sales leadership.
• Deep knowledge of digital media landscape (display, video, programmatic, etc.).
• Proven record of exceeding sales quotas and driving revenue.
• Strategic thinker who can align sales strategies with business goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective relationship builder with a strong network.
• Innovative, proactive, and self‑motivated.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.
• Industry knowledge (Technology, Automotive, etc.) and gaming/entertainment knowledge are pluses.

• Experience with key sectors listed.
• Knowledge of the gaming and entertainment industry.

Base salary range: $240,000 – $260,000.
Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; flexible time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays; family care and parental leave; fitness reimbursement and wellness programs; employee resource groups; professional development resources.

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a leading digital media and internet company with brands such as IGN, Mashable, Retail Me Not , PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla, Root Metrics, Everyday Health, Baby Center, Moz, iContact, and Vipre Security.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) help us attract and retain the best talent, ensuring everyone at Ziff Davis feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official IGN Careers portal.