Senior Account Director, Brand Partnerships, Central
About Genius Genius is the leading destination for music, lyrics, and the stories behind the songs. At the intersection of music, technology, and culture, Genius connects fans with deeper meaning behind the world's most influential music. Join an exceptionally talented team of engineers, designers, product leaders, and business builders who are shaping the future of music and media. Genius continues to grow its presence across the U.S., with teams in Los Angeles, New York, and beyond.Your Role at GeniusGenius is the leading destination for music, lyrics + the stories behind the songs. We are seeking an Senior Account Director, Brand Partnerships - Central to build and manage a high-performing book of business within the Central region. The ideal candidate brings well-established industry relationships-specifically client-direct-and a strong drive to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, growing team. In this role you'll be responsible for selling a full suite of solutions on Genius including custom programs, social, creators, experiential, data, and much more. We're looking for a sales professional with 5+ years of media sales experience who thrives on prospecting, excels at moving clients through the sales funnel, and brings both strategic insight and creative thinking to drive revenue growth.If your playlist is fire, you're always at shows, and Seller crowd is a top-visited site-let's talk.Please note: This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and we are only hiring for candidates located in the Chicago area.What You'll DoLeverage your existing relationships to drive immediate impact this year 2026 while laying the foundation for a strong pipeline next year 2027.Manage existing client and agency relationships, while developing new business opportunitiesUse consultative and solution-based selling to understand client challenges and match them with Genius's full suite of product solutionsDeliver impactful, data-driven presentations rooted in cultural relevanceMeet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue goalsCollaborate with marketing and client service teams during pre-sale and post-sale with a solutions-oriented mindsetPrepare weekly sales pipeline reports for leadershipWhat We're Searching For5+ years of successful, quota-carrying media sales experience with a record of meeting or exceeding goalsEmpathetic go-getter with a positive spirit and "win-win" attitudeStrong understanding of the marketplace with proven success selling multifaceted programs including AI, data, creators, custom content, social, display, programmatic, experiential, and moreEstablished client and agency relationships within the Central media market (Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Austin, Minneapolis, etc.)Strategic and proactive mindset-always looking ahead and thinking big for both your clients and GeniusClear, concise, and authentic communicator with excellent presentation skillsAbility to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure client program success and deliver white-glove serviceAdaptable and resilient; thrives in a fast-paced environment where scaling, building new products, and innovating is excitingSomeone who is culturally in the know-whether it's the latest ad trades or a new album dropWillingness to travel as neededProficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Boostr and Monday.com is a plusBachelor's degree preferred