National Sales Director, Video & Branded Content (QSR / CPG)

Overview

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National Sales Director, Video & Branded Content (QSR / CPG) at Ziff Davis Shopping. Lead national video and branded content revenue for QSR and CPG advertisers, with responsibility for a personal revenue target and leadership influence over a pod of AEs, AMs, and Planners.

Key Responsibilities

Sell Premium Solutions : Drive revenue by selling video and branded content programs across RetailMeNot’s ecosystem (site, app, social, extension).

Leverage Scale : Use 100MM+ monthly reach and flagship brand authority as a core differentiator in the shopping and savings space.

Agency & Client Partnerships : Build senior-level relationships with QSR and CPG-focused agencies and brand-direct teams, influencing strategy and securing large-scale deals.

Thought Leadership : Evangelize RetailMeNot’s role in driving measurable outcomes through content-led performance marketing.

Player-Coach Impact : Lead a sales pod (AE, AM, Media Planner) while owning your own revenue goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Marketing, Creative, Product, and Social teams to deliver campaigns that clients can’t get elsewhere.

Pipeline & Negotiation : Maintain a clean pipeline, forecast revenue accurately, and close value-driven deals.

Job Qualifications

5+ years in digital media or branded content sales, with success in video, sponsorships, or cross-platform content programs.

Strong network and track record selling into QSR and CPG agencies / brands.

Ability to translate data and storytelling into compelling advertiser narratives.

Experience selling custom solutions with measurable KPIs (CPV, engagement, ROI).

Strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable pitching senior-level decision makers.

Player-coach mindset—thrives on hunting and closing deals while guiding others.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep relationships at holding company agencies with QSR / CPG accounts.

Experience selling into brand and video teams.

Knowledge of native, sponsored, or influencer-driven video formats.

About Ziff Davis Shopping

Ziff Davis Shopping helps millions of shoppers discover and save, delivering exceptional consumer and merchant-advertiser experiences across a portfolio of leading mobile and ecommerce brands, including RetailMeNot, Offers.com, Blackfriday.com, TechBargains, and more. We also operate VoucherCodes in the UK.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ : ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company with brands in technology, shopping, gaming, and entertainment. Our seven verticals include Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity, and Marketing Technology. Brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact, and Vipre Security.

Benefits

Competitive salaries plus health, dental, vision coverage, life and disability benefits. 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, paid holidays, family building and caregiving support, parental leave, wellness programs, and fitness reimbursement. Employee Resource Groups and opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and education support.

Compensation

Salary range : $135,000 to $145,000 plus commission. Actual pay within the range is determined by experience, role scope, capabilities, education, and company performance. Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer; DEI initiatives are in place to support a fair and inclusive workplace.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Industry : Technology, Information and Internet

Location : Chicago, IL

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