Sales Director - Chicago

Blis is seeking a dynamic Sales Director for its Chicago team, a hybrid role focused on driving revenue from brands and agencies as an Individual Contributor. Reporting to the Head of Sales, this role involves owning the Mid-West/West Coast revenue strategy, building client relationships, and closing new business. The ideal candidate will have strong existing relationships, a proven ability to grow accounts, and expertise in digital advertising, particularly programmatic and location-based data.

Must Have

• Own and drive Mid-West/West Coast revenue strategy
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline
• Consistently close new business
• Cultivate deep relationships with clients and agencies
• Commitment to Blis' Inclusion initiatives & 5 step sustainability plan
• Strong network of agency and client-direct relationships across the Mid-West/West Coast
• Proven track record of developing and closing new business
• Expertise in digital media, including programmatic, location-based data, and analytics
• Results-driven mindset with a consistent history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit aligned with Blis’ inclusive culture and sustainability initiatives

Good to Have

• Experience in categories like Automotive, CPG, QSR, Retail, and Travel

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive, uncapped commission structure
• Comprehensive healthcare, including vision and dental
• 401K with company match
• Competitive PTO
• Enhanced parental leave
• Career coaching

We're looking for a dynamic Sales Director to join our growing team. This is a hybrid role.

As an Individual Contributor, you’ll report directly to the Head of Sales and play a key role in driving revenue from both brands and agencies. You won’t be managing a team, but you will be at the forefront of growing our presence across key verticals.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong existing relationships with agencies and direct brands, a proven ability to grow accounts, and a hunger for uncovering new opportunities. A deep understanding of the digital advertising landscape is essential, and experience in categories like Automotive, CPG, QSR, Retail, and Travel is a big plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Mid-West/West Coast revenue strategy, with a focus on high-impact accounts
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline and consistently close new business
• Cultivate deep relationships with clients and agencies through exceptional service and campaign results
• Commitment to Blis' Inclusion initiatives & 5 step sustainability plan

What You Bring

• Strong network of agency and client-direct relationships across the Mid-West/West Coast
• Proven track record of developing and closing new business
• Expertise in digital media, including programmatic, location-based data, and analytics
• Results-driven mindset with a consistent history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit aligned with Blis’ inclusive culture and sustainability initiatives

What We Offer

• Competitive, uncapped commission structure
• Comprehensive healthcare, including vision and dental
• 401K with company match
• Competitive PTO
• Enhanced parental leave
• Career coaching
• And the list goes on!