Sales & Advertising Director

Job Summary

FourOneSeven is looking for a Sales & Advertising Director who drives revenue growth while ensuring exceptional client experiences. This role will oversee both sales strategy and client services, ensuring seamless coordination between revenue generation, client retention, and new business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth:
  • Own total advertising revenue and performance against goals
  • Maintain clear visibility into pipeline, pacing, and projections
  • Identify risks early and take action to stay on track
  • Drive strategy for new business development and market expansion
  • Support and, at times, participate in high‑value client conversations
  • Ensure consistent pipeline growth across the team
• Client Services & Account Management:
  • Own the effectiveness of the sales process from prospecting to close
  • Ensure CRM accuracy, pipeline visibility, and reporting consistency
  • Partner with Sales Operations to improve efficiency and tracking
  • Partner with Account Services to ensure strong client retention and satisfaction
  • Step in on key accounts as needed to support long‑term relationships
  • Ensure alignment between what is sold and what is delivered
• Coaching & Team Development:
  • Lead and coach Account Executives to hit and exceed goals
  • Establish consistent sales rhythms (pipeline reviews, accountability, follow‑up)
  • Create clarity around expectations, activity, and results
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between sales, account management, and internal teams.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess strong ability to drive revenue and hold people accountable, with confidence in managing pipeline, forecasting, and CRM systems. They balance strategy with hands‑on execution and are an excellent communicator with relationship‑building skills. Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, or equivalent experience and education required.
• 4+ years of experience supporting a sales team in a leadership, strategy, or client services capacity.
• Media, advertising, or agency experience and proven experience leading or coaching a sales team to results is a plus.