Associate Brand Partner, Consumer

Morning Brew is a media company that covers the business news and narratives shaping our world. The companies, the people, the workplace, the economy — we nerd out on this stuff, and we’re dedicated to helping our audience navigate it all in a way that informs and entertains.

The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.

The Associate Brand Partner will report to the Sr. Director in the Consumer pod within the Revenue Org. This role will be responsible for fostering and managing relationships with key clients & agency stakeholders to build best-in-class campaigns with the world’s leading brands in the assigned categories.

While you will report to the Sr. Director, you will be responsible for and support a few key sellers and categories. You will support the pod’s senior sellers and Brand Partners on all sales activities, which include running calls and closing deals.We’re seeking a self-starter, with experience in digital media to grow business within your respective pod through consultative & solutions-based selling.

This individual should have a passion for sales partnerships, a drive to relentlessly navigate & network to brand decision-makers, and who constantly seek to surpass revenue goals and internal expectations. This is not a typical sales role. Just as we provide the best daily business experience to our readers, we work tirelessly to understand the marketing goals of our advertisers and develop creative and tailored campaigns that WOW our brand partners without jeopardizing the quality of our voice and brand.

Morning Brew is based in New York City but this role is remote-friendly for all candidates.

Here’s what you’ll be working on:

Overall

-You will be running sales/client calls and closing business.

-The Associate Brand Partner will advocate for Morning Brew’s offering of ad products that reach our core audience through engaging & accessible content.

-Educating potential brand partners on Morning Brew’s ad offering and weaving together multiplatform activations across audio, branded content, events, newsletters, & video sponsorships.

- Understand and utilize specific data and audience insights that define Morning Brew’s audience

Prospecting, Inbounds & Outreach

-Assist the team in prospecting efforts by vetting and finding decision-makers at qualified companies in relevant categories

-Monitor account inbounds from the Morning Brew newsletters and responds to them in a timely mannerParticipate in other outreach efforts as needed

Hand-offs, Deal Support, and “Remnant” Inventory Management

-Work directly with your pod’s brand partners to assist larger deals and run smaller deals

-Monitor upcoming short-term inventory availability and pitch to a setlist of partners with pre-approved prices and terms

Client Diligence

-Assist the team with meeting prep and research before client calls Manage meeting follow-ups and next steps where applicable 

 What makes you qualified? 

-At least 1-2 years of media and direct media sales experience

-Thorough understanding of the full sales cycle and digital media operations. This includes researching, prospecting, outreach, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals.

-Ability to lead and close an RFP process, creating tailored partner proposals that include: native digital content, audio integrations, long-form content, social media & virtual event sponsorships.

-Forecast, track, and report on sales performance, meeting quarterly targets set by management.

-Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Creativity is also a must.

-Passion for and belief in Morning Brew, its mission, and its franchises and products.

What else are we looking for?

Character and integrity rank pretty high on the list. Our team is guided by our core values:

How We Treat Each Other:

• Respectful Candor -- We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.

• Empathy -- We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.

• Inclusivity -- We strive to celebrate and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Differing perspectives help us make better decisions and have more fulfilling experiences.

How We Treat Our Work: 

• Curiosity -- We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.

• Accountability -- We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.

• Bias Toward Action -- We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.

• Challenger Mentality -- We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.

• Clarity of Purpose -- We understand the “why” in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.

Perks:

While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer.

Unlimited sick and vacation time: And by “unlimited,” we mean absolutely unlimited.

U.S Remote-work friendly: Work from home, work from the office, work from the moon — you decide.

401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now. 

Premium healthcare plans: Your health matters!

Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.

Employee resource groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded... plus more!

Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

Morning Brew is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that’s representative of our audience.