American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is hiring : Head of Advertisi

Overview

Head of Advertising & Strategic Partnerships at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).

Lead the Future of Energy Media and Partnerships

AAPG is looking for a sharp, strategic sales leader to take the reins as Head of Advertising & Strategic Partnerships . This role shapes how a respected global energy association grows its digital revenue and builds lasting corporate relationships.

You’ll develop six-figure partnerships with leading energy companies, leverage multi-channel campaigns, and bring fresh ideas to how AAPG engages industry, academia, and emerging technologies.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and sales and want to help a legacy brand grow, we’d love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Lead advertising and sponsorship sales strategy across all AAPG media channels, with an emphasis on digital-first offerings (website, eNewsletters, webinars, podcasts, targeted emails, and sponsorship packages).
• Develop strategic account plans for key global energy and IOC clients (e.g., BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, NOCs), targeting $150K–$250K+ annual commitments.
• Design and sell bundled, multi-channel packages that integrate digital ads, content, webinars, sponsorships, and student / educational programs.
• Capture transactional revenue from smaller / niche advertisers (e.g., display ads, newsletters) while maintaining focus on major partnerships.
• Identify and sell new opportunities not listed in the media kit (e.g., holiday campaigns, custom content, event tie-ins).
• Collaborate with AAPG leadership to implement a structured account “recipe” model, ensuring repeatability while leaving room for customization.
• Leverage AAPG’s new CRM (HubSpot) to log contacts, manage pipeline, forecast deals, and ensure transparency across the sales cycle.
• Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets, driving both short-term sales and long-term partnership growth.

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Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AAPG. Location : Houston, TX. Salary range : $180,000 - $215,000.

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