Sales Lead- Sales Hello Sunshine (Sunnie)

Hello Sunshine is on a mission to change the narrative for women. Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company that puts women at the center of every story we create, celebrate, and discover. We tell stories we love–from big to small, funny to complex–all shining a light on where women are now and helping them chart a new path forward.

Hello Sunshine is seeking a highly talented Sales Lead to actively drive revenue through content and partnerships across Hello Sunshine properties with a primary focus on Sunnie, our multi-platform Gen Z-focused brand that lives across social media, real-world experiences, and community-driven content.

We are seeking an experienced sales leader with a strong content-first advertising, experiential and media sales background, an extensive book of business and deep, high level direct to client relationships with Fortune 500 brands looking to reach Gen Z consumers. The role will report to the EVP of Solar, Hello Sunshine’s internal marketing engine and creative studio.

As the sales lead for Sunnie, you’ll be at the forefront of forging brand partnerships that inspire, empower, and connect with the next generation of leaders, creators, and change-makers. This is a unique opportunity to shape how iconic brands show up for Gen Z girls and women—building cultural relevance while driving meaningful business impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business strategy and roadmap to drive high-margin revenue for Sunnie with Gen Z focused brand partners through content and media partnerships, next generation consumer experiences
• Identify new business opportunities and actively pursue revenue from new clients to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals
• Build and manage senior-level, direct-to-client relationships with Fortune 500 companies, emerging Gen Z brands, and category disruptors
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Sunnie IP, brands and programming, creator networks, talent, social platforms, emerging consumer channels and technologies, key tentpole events/experiences and the company’s various offerings.
• Represent the client perspective in the development of insight-led & multi-channel campaigns and partnerships
• Champion Sunnie externally, positioning Hello Sunshine as a thought leader in Gen Z culture and community
• Foster an engaging, collaborative, inspiring, innovative environment across team to lead to the development and execution of stellar impactful, client solutions
  
  

Requirements

• 12 years’ experience in selling content and media partnerships, influencer marketing, agency services, strategy, creative, and social, ideally with a recent focus on Gen Z consumers
• Results-driven sales leader with a reputation for meeting and exceeding revenue goals and motivating sales teams
• Proven track record for being a self-starter, solution-oriented strategic thinker, thoughtful decision maker and creative collaborator
• Client-first, relationship-oriented leader with an extensive book of business and deep relationships with Fortune 500 brands and clients looking to reach a Gen Z female consumer
• Customer-obsessed executive who keeps the focus on the most impactful way to engage, grow, and identify new client opportunities
• The unique ability to amplify internal successes, and the unique differentiation that gives us a competitive advantage in the hearts and minds of our clients.
• Strong operational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• A leader committed to fostering an inclusive culture and embracing diversity of thought and experience
• Ability to operate as a player-coach, leading client sales engagements while simultaneously hiring and guiding a team
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $165,000-$210,000 plus commission structure.

Location: New York, NY

In Office Policy: 3-days per week (Tuesday - Thursday)

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability