Sales Director (Media)

Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 per year + Quarterly Sales Bonus + Equity   About JOLT

JOLT is a global digital out-of-home (DOOH) and electric vehicle charging company, operating across Australia, the UK, Canada, and New Zealand, and now expanding into the United States.

We combine EV charging infrastructure with premium digital media, connecting brands with people in high-attention, real-world locations such as retail, dining, and urban streets, while supporting everyday charging needs for drivers.

In 2026, JOLT will enter the US through the acquisition of a substantial portion of the Volta Media Network from Shell, adding thousands of charging and media sites across major US markets. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing global business at a pivotal moment and help build its next chapter in the US.

  About the Role

The Sales Director is responsible for driving commercial performance across a defined U.S. territory, with a focus on both direct and programmatic revenue growth. You will lead end-to-end sales efforts, cultivate agency, brand, and platform relationships, and help maximize revenue across JOLT’s media network through a mix of direct partnerships, PMP activation, and programmatic marketplace development.

This is a role for someone who is commercial, sharp, and highly proactive, with the ability to operate across both traditional media sales and the programmatic ecosystem. You will be expected to build strong relationships with agencies and advertisers, while also working closely with SSPs, DSPs, and internal stakeholders to uncover new demand, monitor pacing, troubleshoot campaign issues, and improve overall yield.

Own the End-to-End Sales Process

• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, closing, and post-campaign review.
• Identify high-value opportunities to grow market share and revenue within your territory.
• Deliver tailored, insight-led solutions that meet client objectives across both direct and programmatic channels.

Drive Direct and Programmatic Revenue Growth

• Own revenue growth across a mix of direct advertiser, agency, and programmatic partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with agencies, clients, agency trading teams, SSPs, and DSPs to unlock new spend and grow share of wallet.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through direct deals, PMP activity, curated marketplace opportunities, and broader programmatic activation.

Build & Maintain Client Relationships

• Own senior relationships with agencies and direct advertisers.
• Drive new business development, renewals, and upsell opportunities.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations aligned to JOLT’s commercial goals.

Support Programmatic Activation and Performance

• Work with internal and external teams to set up and activate PMP deals and other programmatic opportunities.
• Monitor pacing, delivery, fill, and campaign performance to ensure revenue opportunities are fully captured.
• Troubleshoot campaign issues in partnership with SSPs, DSPs, ad operations, and account teams to resolve under delivery or activation challenges quickly.

Drive Data-Informed Sales Strategy

• Analyze sales data, campaign performance, market trends, and industry insights to guide strategy and optimize performance
• Use marketplace and client insights to refine sales approach, improve packaging, and strengthen JOLT’s value proposition
• Build compelling sales stories and narratives that clearly communicate JOLT’s unique position in market

Campaign Oversight

• Develop media recommendations and campaign strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Ensure campaigns activate on time, meet objectives, and stay on budget.
• Deliver performance reporting, insights, and recommendations to clients and partners.

Partner Across the Business

• Work closely with Marketing, Account Management, Ad Operations, Data & Insights, and other internal teams to deliver strong campaign execution and commercial outcomes.
• Present proposals internally and externally, ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Provide feedback to improve internal processes, inventory strategy, and go-to-market execution.

Manage and Grow the Revenue Pipeline

• Own your revenue pipeline and consistently meet or exceed targets.
• Strategically nurture r