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Associate Director of Media Sales
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Better Collective .
Hey there, Future Director of Media Sales @ Better Collective, Playmaker! Our mission is to be the world’s leading digital sports media company, making sports entertainment more engaging and transparent for fans worldwide. Better Collective is the team behind Playmaker – an industry leading sports publisher and podcast network featuring stars like Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Angel Reese, and Marshawn Lynch – alongside other top brands such as Action Network, BolaVIP, HLTV, and Yardbarker.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Develop and close new business across PlaymakerHQ, Action Network, and the Nation Network, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
Prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close branded content and media deals across digital, social, and creator‑led platforms.
Build strong relationships with brands and agencies while managing a structured territory and revenue pipeline.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across content, production, talent, and marketing to package compelling commercial programs.
Here’s What Helps People Succeed In This Role
3-5 years of experience in media sales, partnerships, digital advertising, sponsorships, or sports entertainment sales.
Strong pipeline management and CRM discipline. Comfortable selling across digital media, social content, and creator‑driven campaigns.
Confident presenter, strong negotiator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker with proven deal‑closing experience.
Nice‑to‑Has: Existing brand and agency relationships across sports, entertainment, lifestyle, gaming, or CPG categories.
Meet the Team & Your Future at BC You’ll be working closely with our US Head of Sales Paul Pirotta, a collaborative commercial leader who values ownership, accountability, and long‑term partnership building. He brings experience in scaling high‑performing sales teams across digital media and creator partnerships.
What We Offer: Perks, Growth & Culture Benefits & Perks
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Medical with Cigna & Kaiser with excellent coverage
Unlimited PTO
401K employer match
Life and disability insurance
Bonus program
Extended paid parental leave
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Resources available for you and your family group
Your Growth & Our Culture
A Collaborative Environment: You’ll join a company where respect, teamwork, and open communication matter.
Exposure to a Global Company: Work alongside colleagues from around the world and get real insights into different markets and cultures.
Opportunities for Impact: We value new ideas and encourage everyone to take initiative and drive change, no matter your role.
Room to Grow: We care about learning and development, and we support people who want to take on new challenges.
Balance & Flexibility: We do our best to support work‑life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.
What’s Good About Working Here
We empower you to take initiative and collaborate directly with other teams to bring your ideas to life.
You’ll have a voice, whether you’ve been here a day or a decade.
We encourage side projects and learning new things, even if they’re outside your day job.
We keep things informal and fun, expect memes, good coffee, and the occasional themed Slack channel.
Ready to Join? We’re excited to learn more about you! Here’s how to apply and what to expect.
Our Interview Process Application Review:
Our team personally reviews every application.
Intro Chat:
An initial conversation with someone from our Talent or People team.
Information Request:
We may reach out for additional information or clarification at any stage.
Team Interviews:
Depending on the role, you’ll meet with team members and/or leaders for deeper conversations.
Assessment / Final Interview:
This may include a practical task, a personality or work‑style assessment, and/or additional team meetings.
Offer!
We will conduct reference checks at some point before your start date.
Our process can vary by country and role, but we’ll always keep you informed at every step.
Salary and Equity For candidates based in New York, the annual base salary for this role is
$110,000‑$150,000
plus a competitive commission structure tied to quarterly revenue performance.
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Associate Director of Media Sales
role at
Better Collective .
Hey there, Future Director of Media Sales @ Better Collective, Playmaker! Our mission is to be the world’s leading digital sports media company, making sports entertainment more engaging and transparent for fans worldwide. Better Collective is the team behind Playmaker – an industry leading sports publisher and podcast network featuring stars like Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Angel Reese, and Marshawn Lynch – alongside other top brands such as Action Network, BolaVIP, HLTV, and Yardbarker.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Develop and close new business across PlaymakerHQ, Action Network, and the Nation Network, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
Prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close branded content and media deals across digital, social, and creator‑led platforms.
Build strong relationships with brands and agencies while managing a structured territory and revenue pipeline.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across content, production, talent, and marketing to package compelling commercial programs.
Here’s What Helps People Succeed In This Role
3-5 years of experience in media sales, partnerships, digital advertising, sponsorships, or sports entertainment sales.
Strong pipeline management and CRM discipline. Comfortable selling across digital media, social content, and creator‑driven campaigns.
Confident presenter, strong negotiator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker with proven deal‑closing experience.
Nice‑to‑Has: Existing brand and agency relationships across sports, entertainment, lifestyle, gaming, or CPG categories.
Meet the Team & Your Future at BC You’ll be working closely with our US Head of Sales Paul Pirotta, a collaborative commercial leader who values ownership, accountability, and long‑term partnership building. He brings experience in scaling high‑performing sales teams across digital media and creator partnerships.
What We Offer: Perks, Growth & Culture Benefits & Perks
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Medical with Cigna & Kaiser with excellent coverage
Unlimited PTO
401K employer match
Life and disability insurance
Bonus program
Extended paid parental leave
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Resources available for you and your family group
Your Growth & Our Culture
A Collaborative Environment: You’ll join a company where respect, teamwork, and open communication matter.
Exposure to a Global Company: Work alongside colleagues from around the world and get real insights into different markets and cultures.
Opportunities for Impact: We value new ideas and encourage everyone to take initiative and drive change, no matter your role.
Room to Grow: We care about learning and development, and we support people who want to take on new challenges.
Balance & Flexibility: We do our best to support work‑life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.
What’s Good About Working Here
We empower you to take initiative and collaborate directly with other teams to bring your ideas to life.
You’ll have a voice, whether you’ve been here a day or a decade.
We encourage side projects and learning new things, even if they’re outside your day job.
We keep things informal and fun, expect memes, good coffee, and the occasional themed Slack channel.
Ready to Join? We’re excited to learn more about you! Here’s how to apply and what to expect.
Our Interview Process Application Review:
Our team personally reviews every application.
Intro Chat:
An initial conversation with someone from our Talent or People team.
Information Request:
We may reach out for additional information or clarification at any stage.
Team Interviews:
Depending on the role, you’ll meet with team members and/or leaders for deeper conversations.
Assessment / Final Interview:
This may include a practical task, a personality or work‑style assessment, and/or additional team meetings.
Offer!
We will conduct reference checks at some point before your start date.
Our process can vary by country and role, but we’ll always keep you informed at every step.
Salary and Equity For candidates based in New York, the annual base salary for this role is
$110,000‑$150,000
plus a competitive commission structure tied to quarterly revenue performance.
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