Director - Advertising & Brand Partnerships (10-15 yrs)

Job description:

Location: Mumbai, India (Headquarters)

Reports to: Chief Business Officer (CBO)

Experience: 10+ years in advertising sales, brand partnerships, or retail marketing

About our Client:

Is India's leading vending machine company, providing smart snacking solutions to corporate offices, leading airports, and marquee clients. Vendiman has over 2200+ vending machines across the country, including Mumbai T1 and T2 airports, Delhi T2 and T3 airports, Hyderabad airport, Goa airport, Mumbai Metro and more. We are rapidly expanding our footprint and unlocking new retail, advertising and brand engagement opportunities for consumer brands.

We are seeking a Director of Advertising & Brand Partnerships to monetize Vendiman's machines through advertising and innovative brand collaborations. This role is a high-impact, high-visibility position, working closely with the CBO, CEO, board, and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Advertising Sales:

- Build and execute a strategy to monetize vending machines as an advertising medium by onboarding top brands. Secure Brand Partnerships:

- Develop deep collaborations with F&B, beauty, retail, and consumer brands to feature their products in vending machines.

Launch Sampling & Experiential Campaigns:

- Work with brands to place their products inside machines for trials, sampling, and exclusive sales.

Local Business Tie-Ups:

- Partner with restaurants, cafes, and retail stores near vending machine locations for exclusive deals and cross-promotions.

Build Direct Relationships with Marketers:

- Engage with brand managers, CMOs, marketing heads, and media agencies to secure long-term advertising and partnership deals.

Develop New Revenue Streams:

- Identify innovative ways to use vending machines for promotions, product launches, and digital engagement.

Work closely with Leadership:

- Collaborate with the CBO, CEO, board, and investors on strategic growth initiatives.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for a dynamic advertising sales leader with: 10+ years of experience in advertising sales, brand partnerships, or retail media.