Senior Director, Brand Media & Partnerships at Preferred Travel Group

Newport Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Revenue Growth, Brand Partnerships, Advertising Sales, Integrated Marketing, Consultative Selling, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Pipeline Management, Forecasting, Revenue Pacing, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Contract Execution, Partner Management, Sales Strategy

Industry

Hospitality

Description

About Us At Preferred Travel Group, we care deeply about our people, nurture independence, and celebrate individuality. Family values inspire us, and we believe that change creates opportunity. We are committed listeners and deliberate storytellers in hospitality. We engineer potential, foster trust, and co-create brighter futures. Our culture values collaboration, adaptability, and precision—qualities essential to every role. We are forever curious, guided by the Pineapple as our global symbol of hospitality. We believe the business of hospitality is borderless, and we proudly embrace that spirit every day. We believe that every team member brings unique strengths to the table, and we’re committed to creating an environment where those strengths can thrive. ________________________________________ Position Summary The Executive Director, Brand Partnerships is responsible for driving high-impact, integrated advertising and partnership revenue across Preferred Travel Group’s premium media platforms, including print, digital, and other supplemental extensions. This role partners closely with luxury retail, fashion, hospitality, beauty, and lifestyle brands to develop sophisticated, brand-aligned partnerships that deliver measurable value. The Executive Director owns the full sales lifecycle and is accountable for building a robust book of business while contributing meaningfully to the commercial success of each magazine issue. Success in this role requires a consultative sales approach, refined relationship-building skills, and the ability to position Preferred Travel Group, and it’s brands, as a strategic brand partner within the luxury marketplace. The Executive Director, Brand Partnerships, is responsible for achieving established revenue targets for each quarterly issue. A minimum of 20 sold placements per sales season is required, or alternatively, $160,000 in equivalent revenue generated through approved supplemental media extensions. Qualified revenue includes placements secured from luxury retail brands, tourism industry partners, and hotel partners. Alliance partnerships and pre-negotiated contractual obligation placements are excluded from credited sales totals. ________________________________________ Organizational Relationship The Executive Director, Brand Partnerships will report to the Vice President, Operations – Brand Creative and, as a part of the Brand Creative strategy team, will work closely with the Chief Creative Officer to conceive and implement sales strategies that support corporate, department, and individual goals. ________________________________________ Duties & Responsibilities * Lead revenue growth initiatives across a portfolio of media and brand engagement channels, delivering best-in-class commercial outcomes. * Architect and secure strategic, multi-platform brand collaborations that align with the objectives of high-end consumer brands across retail, fashion, beauty, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors. * Establish and expand a diversified, high-value client portfolio through consistent outreach, thoughtful relationship development, and repeat partnership cultivation. * Maintain full accountability for business development efforts, including opportunity identification, proposal strategy, contract execution, invoicing, and ongoing partner management. * Plan and manage seasonal revenue activity to ensure steady momentum, balanced pacing, and achievement of quarterly commercial targets. * Partner closely with internal editorial, creative, and leadership stakeholders to align commercial initiatives with brand standards, content strategy, and production timelines. * Identify emerging market opportunities to drive incremental growth and long-term commercial sustainability. * Monitor performance metrics and sales forecasts, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize outcomes and exceed expectations. ________________________________________ Qualifications * Proven senior-level sales leadership experience within luxury media, brand partnerships, advertising, or integrated marketing environments. * Demonstrated success building and closing high-value partnerships with luxury retail, fashion, beauty, hospitality, or lifestyle brands. * Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate brand objectives into compelling, multi-platform partnership solutions. * Deep understanding of premium media ecosystems, including print, digital, and custom/supplemental extensions. * Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills, with executive-level presence and confidence. * Highly disciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and revenue pacing across multiple sales cycles. * Results-driven mindset with a clear track record of meeting or exceeding revenue benchmarks and performance goals. * Strategic thinker who can balance short-term sales execution with long-term brand and partnership development. * Collaborative, self-directed, and comfortable operating with accountability at an executive level. * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred. * Hospitality experience preferred ________________________________________ Working Conditions This role is based out of Preferred Travel Group’s Newport Beach, CA or New York City, NY office, with a hybrid structure that supports in-person collaboration and flexible remote work. Associates are expected to be in the office at least three days per week. We take pride in our vibrant and inclusive culture, which thrives on meaningful connection, shared purpose, and cross-functional teamwork. In-office engagement plays a vital role in fostering spontaneous collaboration, accelerating innovation, and strengthening relationships across teams. It also provides valuable opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and a deeper sense of community. Please note: The hybrid structure may evolve over time in alignment with business needs and our continued commitment to culture-building. ________________________________________ Training * Orientation * Outlook Training * CRM Training – Sales Focus * Company-approved AI technology ________________________________________ Disclaimer The above information is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. ________________________________________ Salary $150,000 - $160,000 actual compensation within this range will be determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for driving high-impact, integrated advertising and partnership revenue across premium media platforms by partnering with luxury brands to develop sophisticated, brand-aligned collaborations. The Executive Director owns the full sales lifecycle, achieving established quarterly revenue targets through consultative selling and robust business development efforts.