Vice President, Consumer Sales

Vice President Of Sales

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics, and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages.

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Vice President of Sales to lead our high-performing sales team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas, a passion for managing and mentoring a team, and a robust network of relationships across a diverse range of consumer accounts. Knowledge of the gaming and entertainment industry is a plus.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a "go-getter" who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment. We need a creative problem-solver who is not afraid to get their hands dirty to drive revenue and is happy to try new things, innovate, and adapt to the ever-evolving digital space. If you're a proactive, ambitious, and tenacious leader ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. This opportunity is for those who are driven to challenge the norm and lead change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire : Motivate, coach, and manage a team of sales professionals to achieve and consistently exceed ambitious sales targets. Foster a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and collaborative success.
• Drive revenue growth : Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to expand our market share and drive significant revenue growth across new and existing accounts.
• Cultivate key relationships : Leverage your extensive network and build new, lasting relationships with key decision-makers across a variety of consumer-facing verticals, including but not limited to : Technology, Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Alcohol, Telecommunications, Government & Federal Agencies, Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Retail.
• Strategic planning and forecasting : Develop and manage sales forecasts, budgets, and pipelines. Provide accurate and timely reports to the executive team on sales performance and market trends.
• Creative deal-making : Think outside the box to structure innovative and compelling advertising and 360 media solutions that meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele. Our portfolio includes display / media, original shows, tentpole sponsorships, branded content, social first, experiential, programmatic, and commerce.
• Market leadership : Serve as a subject matter expert on the digital media landscape, staying ahead of industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Problem-solving powerhouse : Identify challenges and roadblocks, both internally and externally, and proactively implement effective solutions to keep the sales engine running smoothly.

Qualifications and Desired Attributes

Work environment :

Our culture and values :

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here's the good stuff about us

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you're seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.

Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Salary disclosure : Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $210,000 to $225,000, plus incentive compensation, 401K with company