Sales Director (Media)

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
125K-135K Annually
Senior level
Utilities
The Role
Drive direct and programmatic media revenue across a U.S. territory. The role owns the full sales cycle, develops agency and advertiser relationships, negotiates contracts, manages pipeline and forecasts, and supports PMP and marketplace activation. Responsibilities include monitoring campaign performance, troubleshooting delivery issues, developing media recommendations, presenting sales strategies, and collaborating with marketing, account management, ad operations, and data teams. The position requires strong advertising relationships, programmatic ecosystem knowledge, target-driven sales performance, and strategic commercial judgment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 per year + Quarterly Sales Bonus + Equity
 
About JOLT
JOLT is a global digital out-of-home (DOOH) and electric vehicle charging company, operating across Australia, the UK, Canada, and New Zealand, and now expanding into the United States.
 
We combine EV charging infrastructure with premium digital media, connecting brands with people in high-attention, real-world locations such as retail, dining, and urban streets, while supporting everyday charging needs for drivers.
 
In 2026, JOLT will enter the US through the acquisition of a substantial portion of the Volta Media Network from Shell, adding thousands of charging and media sites across major US markets. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing global business at a pivotal moment and help build its next chapter in the US.
 
About the Role

The Sales Director is responsible for driving commercial performance across a defined U.S. territory, with a focus on both direct and programmatic revenue growth. You will lead end-to-end sales efforts, cultivate agency, brand, and platform relationships, and help maximize revenue across JOLT’s media network through a mix of direct partnerships, PMP activation, and programmatic marketplace development.

This is a role for someone who is commercial, sharp, and highly proactive, with the ability to operate across both traditional media sales and the programmatic ecosystem. You will be expected to build strong relationships with agencies and advertisers, while also working closely with SSPs, DSPs, and internal stakeholders to uncover new demand, monitor pacing, troubleshoot campaign issues, and improve overall yield.

Own the End-to-End Sales Process

  • Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, closing, and post-campaign review.
  • Identify high-value opportunities to grow market share and revenue within your territory.
  • Deliver tailored, insight-led solutions that meet client objectives.

Drive Direct and Programmatic Revenue Growth

  • Own revenue growth across a mix of direct advertiser, agency, and programmatic partnerships
    Build strong relationships with agencies, clients, agency trading teams, SSPs, and DSPs to unlock new spend and grow share of wallet
  • Identify opportunities to increase revenue through direct deals, PMP activity, curated marketplace opportunities, and broader programmatic activation

Build & Maintain Client Relationships

  • Own senior relationships with agencies and direct advertisers.
  • Drive new business development, renewals, and upsell opportunities.
  • Lead high-value contract negotiations aligned to JOLT’s commercial goals.

Support Programmatic Activation and Performance

  • Work with internal and external teams to set up and activate PMP deals and other programmatic opportunities
  • Monitor pacing, delivery, fill, and campaign performance to ensure revenue opportunities are fully captured
  • Troubleshoot campaign issues in partnership with SSPs, DSPs, ad operations, and account teams to resolve underdelivery or activation challenges quickly
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Drive Data-Informed Sales Strategy

  • Analyze sales data, campaign performance, market trends, and industry insights to guide strategy and optimize performance
  • Use marketplace and client insights to refine sales approach, improve packaging, and strengthen JOLT’s value proposition
  • Build compelling sales stories and narratives that clearly communicate JOLT’s unique position in market

Campaign Oversight

  • Develop media recommendations and campaign strategies aligned to client objectives
  • Ensure campaigns activate on time, meet objectives, and stay on budget
  • Deliver performance reporting, insights, and recommendations to clients and partners

Partner Across the Business

  • Work closely with Marketing, Account Management, Ad Operations, Data & Insights, and other internal teams to deliver strong campaign execution and commercial outcomes
  • Present proposals internally and externally, ensuring alignment across the organization
  • Provide feedback to improve internal processes, inventory strategy, and go-to-market execution

Manage and Grow the Revenue Pipeline

  • Own your revenue pipeline and consistently meet or exceed targets
  • Strategically nurture relationships across agencies, brands, and programmatic partners
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, pacing visibility, and forecasting discipline

Refine Sales Strategy

  • Continuously evaluate success metrics, campaign results, and market feedback to evolve sales approaches
  • Contribute to building a high-performing commercial culture as the business scales
  • Bring a test-and-learn mindset to how JOLT grows both direct and programmatic revenue

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of sales or advertising experience, ideally in out-of-home, digital advertising, or DOOH.

  • Strong industry relationships with agencies and direct clients.

  • Working knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, PMPs and curated marketplaces, and comfort moving between direct and programmatic selling.

  • Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

  • Strategic thinker with a solutions-first mindset.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field—or equivalent work experience.

  • CRM proficiency (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).

  • Willingness to travel within the U.S. as required.

Why Join JOLT

  • High-impact role with strong visibility across the business
  • Opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a rapidly growing market
  • Collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team environment
  • Competitive compensation structure linked to performance

Benefits*Ownership and Rewards
  • Equity (ESOP) in JOLT for every new starter (full-time employees)

  • Quarterly Sales Performance Bonus for all Sales roles

  • 401(k) contribution 

Health and Wellbeing
  • Health insurance with coverage for you and your dependents (plans and coverage vary) 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Time Off
  • 20 vacation days a year (PTO)

  • Plus public holidays, sick leave, and other leave such as bereavement and jury duty

  • A Recharge Day every quarter: one extra day off

Family and Life
  • Flexible work location arrangements 

  • Parental leave (varies for birthing and new parents)

Growth and Impact
  • Room to grow, with real autonomy in your role

  • Leading tools and technology, especially AI, so you can build and make an impact

  • Work that matters: our charging network helps avoid thousands of tons of CO2 emissions every year

*Some benefit details vary by state and are subject to change


Pay Transparency Statement

JOLT is committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable U.S. state and local laws. For this position, the expected base salary range is $125,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on factors such as experience and qualifications.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. JOLT is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us. We are happy to support applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JOLT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all employees.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of sales or advertising experience, ideally in out-of-home, digital advertising, or digital out-of-home media
  • Strong industry relationships with agencies and direct clients
  • Working knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, PMPs, and curated marketplaces
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Strategic thinker with a solutions-first mindset
  • Bachelor's degree in Media, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • CRM proficiency; Salesforce experience strongly preferred
  • Willingness to travel within the United States as required
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The Company
Chicago, Illnois
66 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

We’re on a mission to make our cities cleaner and pioneer the shift to a zero-emissions future. Electric vehicles play a pivotal role in this transition but require deep investment in infrastructure to support their adoption. That’s why we are building a network of convenient, fast and affordable electric vehicle charging stations. What’s more? Our network will be powered using 100% green energy so we can move freely whilst contributing to a greener future

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