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Director of Sales, Scale for Media, Entertainment, Gaming and Sports

Braze · Chicago

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Braze's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of Braze's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Braze
high
282 stale, 8 reposted of 287 open
Hiring momentum
397 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Braze's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Braze.

About this role

The Director of Sales at Braze will lead a team of mid-market Account Executives focused on customer acquisition and relationship management within the media, entertainment, gaming, and sports sectors. This role involves developing go-to-market strategies, refining sales playbooks, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive sales success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SaaS sales leadership and a passion for enhancing customer communication.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Braze as an employer.

What you need

  • Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in sales
  • At least 5 years of successful experience leading a team of at least five quota-carrying mid-market Account Executives
  • A proven ability to recruit, retain, inspire, and develop top talent
  • Proven experience in leading teams through the full lifecycle of a SaaS customer: prospecting, acquisition, retention, and long-term relationship growth
  • Demonstrated success developing vertical go-to-market strategies and sales playbooks, ideally within retail and/or consumer brand segments
  • Ability to coordinate and work cross-functionally with internal constituencies, including Business Development, Marketing, Customer Success, Legal, and Sales Operations

Nice to have

  • Prior experience selling Mobile or Marketing Technology is a strong plus
  • Prior experience selling into retail and/or consumer brand prospects is a strong plus
  • Prior experience in a startup technology company is a plus

What you get

  • Competitive compensation that may include equity
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
  • Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used by the sales team
  • The role requires a strong focus on verticalization, which may imply a need for adaptability in strategy and execution
  • The pay range is provided, but the exact offer may vary significantly based on individual factors
  • The company culture emphasizes high standards and accountability, which may lead to a demanding work environment

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Listed by Braze on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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