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General Manager, Media, Entertainment and Technology - US-Based
ToptalUnited States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Oct 2025
About the role
Job Summary:
As the General Manager for Media, Entertainment & Technology (MET) at Toptal, you will be the visionary architect of our growth strategy in this dynamic industry. We’re seeking a hands-on leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who can inspire and scale a world-class team to drive exponential growth in our enterprise customer base.
In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with Senior Leadership to unlock transformative market opportunities and identify the highest-potential avenues for value creation. Your strategic insight and foresight will be pivotal in shaping the future of Toptal’s presence in the MET landscape.
You will lead from the front, rolling up your sleeves to work directly with your sales team in forging and nurturing relationships with Fortune 500 companies. Your ability to strategically target and close deals will be integral to our success, positioning Toptal as a leader in the industry.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth, a knack for crafting compelling strategies, and the ability to execute at the highest level, we want to hear from you.
This is a remote position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.
Responsibilities:
The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills.
· Define strategy & execute tactics to acquire key target prospects while deepening strategic relationships with MET portfolio clients.· Cultivate relationships with Senior leaders at accounts in your team’s portfolio.· Leverage your professional network connections to expand reach within your industry.· Develop hypotheses to drive the team’s Go-to-Market Strategy and expand Toptal’s presence within Media, Entertainment, & Technology.· Develop & prioritize industry specific offerings in alignment with Category Service Leaders· Evaluate and evolve the team’s short-, medium-, and long-term plan to establish Toptal as the leading provider of professional services in the enterprise space.· Develop account prioritization criteria and work with members of the team to optimize account portfolios and engagement strategies.· Develop account plans and relationship maps by leveraging industry insights.· Lead a team of experienced Sales & Client Services professionals to expand Toptal’s professional services market share within the Media, Entertainment, and Technology industries.· Regularly meet with Sales Director & MET team members to review KPIs, provide guidance to increase deal velocity, evaluate performance, and develop coaching plans.· Lead with both inspiration and accountability, establishing clear performance standards, providing direct feedback in real time, and driving execution through focused, consistent coaching.· Actively recruit new members to join our rapidly growing team.
In the first week, expect to:
· Onboard and integrate into Toptal.· Learn Toptal’s model, our value proposition, and our story.· Learn our sales method and our selling process.· Meet the team and understand targets and goals.
In the first month, expect to:
· Build your initial GTM strategy for MET in partnership with Services GMs, iterating based on feedback from clients while exercising discretion and independent judgment.· Get up-to-speed on your industry territory and understand priority focus areas at the portfolio level· Develop a performance cadence with team to review key metrics (e.g., activity, conversion, etc.) and identify specific areas for improvement.
In the first three months, expect to:
· Roll out a focused industry strategy to align the team around clear goals, tactics, and go-to-market priorities across the MET.· Scale growth with existing clients and have a defined strategy to procure high-potential net-new clients.· Engage with services stakeholders to develop coordinated strategies designed to accelerate and diversify growth while strengthening client relationships.
In the first six months, expect to:
As the General Manager for Media, Entertainment & Technology (MET) at Toptal, you will be the visionary architect of our growth strategy in this dynamic industry. We’re seeking a hands-on leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who can inspire and scale a world-class team to drive exponential growth in our enterprise customer base.
In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with Senior Leadership to unlock transformative market opportunities and identify the highest-potential avenues for value creation. Your strategic insight and foresight will be pivotal in shaping the future of Toptal’s presence in the MET landscape.
You will lead from the front, rolling up your sleeves to work directly with your sales team in forging and nurturing relationships with Fortune 500 companies. Your ability to strategically target and close deals will be integral to our success, positioning Toptal as a leader in the industry.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth, a knack for crafting compelling strategies, and the ability to execute at the highest level, we want to hear from you.
This is a remote position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.
Responsibilities:
The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills.
· Define strategy & execute tactics to acquire key target prospects while deepening strategic relationships with MET portfolio clients.· Cultivate relationships with Senior leaders at accounts in your team’s portfolio.· Leverage your professional network connections to expand reach within your industry.· Develop hypotheses to drive the team’s Go-to-Market Strategy and expand Toptal’s presence within Media, Entertainment, & Technology.· Develop & prioritize industry specific offerings in alignment with Category Service Leaders· Evaluate and evolve the team’s short-, medium-, and long-term plan to establish Toptal as the leading provider of professional services in the enterprise space.· Develop account prioritization criteria and work with members of the team to optimize account portfolios and engagement strategies.· Develop account plans and relationship maps by leveraging industry insights.· Lead a team of experienced Sales & Client Services professionals to expand Toptal’s professional services market share within the Media, Entertainment, and Technology industries.· Regularly meet with Sales Director & MET team members to review KPIs, provide guidance to increase deal velocity, evaluate performance, and develop coaching plans.· Lead with both inspiration and accountability, establishing clear performance standards, providing direct feedback in real time, and driving execution through focused, consistent coaching.· Actively recruit new members to join our rapidly growing team.
In the first week, expect to:
· Onboard and integrate into Toptal.· Learn Toptal’s model, our value proposition, and our story.· Learn our sales method and our selling process.· Meet the team and understand targets and goals.
In the first month, expect to:
· Build your initial GTM strategy for MET in partnership with Services GMs, iterating based on feedback from clients while exercising discretion and independent judgment.· Get up-to-speed on your industry territory and understand priority focus areas at the portfolio level· Develop a performance cadence with team to review key metrics (e.g., activity, conversion, etc.) and identify specific areas for improvement.
In the first three months, expect to:
· Roll out a focused industry strategy to align the team around clear goals, tactics, and go-to-market priorities across the MET.· Scale growth with existing clients and have a defined strategy to procure high-potential net-new clients.· Engage with services stakeholders to develop coordinated strategies designed to accelerate and diversify growth while strengthening client relationships.
In the first six months, expect to:
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