PMC: Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships
Penske Media Corp.
| Company | Penske Media Corp. |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | California - Los Angeles Office |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
The Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Marketing, at PMC plays a key role in supporting advertiser-driven sales and marketing initiatives across both pre-sale and post-sale efforts. As a strategic and executional partner to Sales and Integrated Marketing, this individual helps develop insight-driven, cross-platform programs and ensures seamless delivery from pitch through completion.
This role serves as an emerging client-facing lead, contributing to proposal development, participating in client communications, and helping translate advertiser objectives into compelling marketing solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project management, paired with growing confidence in storytelling, strategic thinking, and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Sale Strategy & Client Engagement
Support the development of integrated, cross-platform marketing programs aligned with client objectives, audience insights, and brand voice
Partner with Sales and Integrated Marketing to translate RFP briefs into strategic, insight-driven proposals
Contribute to and help shape pitch narratives, go-to-market strategies, and presentation materials
Participate in internal and select client-facing meetings, helping to articulate program ideas and respond to feedback
Manage the end-to-end RFP process, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and high-quality deliverables
Collaborate closely across the PMC brands’ teams to develop client materials and thought-leadership PMC brand projects.
Post-Sale Execution & Client Management
Oversee the execution of sold programs, ensuring alignment with strategic intent and client goals
Serve as a day-to-day client contact for campaign execution, providing updates, managing expectations, and maintaining strong communication
Act as the central point of coordination across internal teams to deliver programs on time, on brief, and at a high standard
Partner with stakeholders to ensure continuity between pre-sale vision and post-sale delivery
Lead campaign reporting and wrap-ups, delivering clear, insight-driven performance narratives and recommendations
Support and contribute to QBRs, connecting campaign results to broader business objectives and future opportunities
Proactively identify risks, surface solutions, and optimize program delivery
Account Growth & Strategic Contribution
Support account planning and identify opportunities to enhance, optimize, and grow client programs
Contribute to the development of new ideas, trends, and opportunities to bring forward to internal teams and clients
Maintain high standards of storytelling, presentation quality, and strategic clarity across all deliverables
Support development and creation of client-facing quarterly ‘Insights Report’
Key Requirements:
Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management and organizational skills
Experience contributing to integrated marketing programs, RFPs, and client-facing materials – exceptional presentation deck-building skills.
Strong storytelling and presentation skills (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote)
Growing ability to communicate confidently with clients and present ideas effectively
Ability to connect strategic thinking with executional detail
Strong collaboration and cross-functional skills – requires ability to work across multiple teams
Stay ahead of industry trends in media, advertising, content, and technology to inform new opportunities and innovation
Qualifications:
Minimum 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, account management, advertising, media, or sales support
Strong skills across PowerPoint (and other presentation platforms)
Strong project management experience
Familiarity with cross-platform marketing (digital, social, content, experiential)
Ability