Business Development Manager (Media Sales)
Who We Are
Distilleri is an independent strategic communications agency that brings together insights from data, influence from our PR expertise, and strategic ideas from our creative and design capabilities.
Distilleri owns and runs Silverstreak - a Singapore-based digital media platform serving the fast-growing mature silver audience segment. We produce journalistic articles, lifestyle content, and community-driven stories & events - and work with brands to create impactful advertising, native content, newsletter sponsorships, video, and editorial partnerships that truly resonate with our audience.
Job Description
We’re hiring a Business Development Manager (Media Sales) to grow our advertiser and sponsor base and scale revenue across Silverstreak’s digital and content offerings.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Drive New Business & Revenue
- Prospect and close new advertisers, sponsors, and agency clients.
- Build a strong pipeline across SMEs, agencies, and enterprise brands.
- Sell Silverstreak’s advertising and sponsorship solutions, including:
- Native and branded content articles
- Newsletter sponsorships
- Display and digital ad placements
- Video content partnerships
- Community and event sponsorships
- Special editorial projects and content series
- Consistently achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
Build Advertiser & Agency Relationships
- Be the main point of contact for advertisers and media/creative agencies.
- Develop long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Upsell and cross-sell multi-platform campaigns and long-term sponsorship packages.
- Ensure excellent client experience from pitch to campaign delivery.
Create Compelling Commercial Packages
- Work with editorial and marketing teams to develop customised proposals.
- Co-create branded content ideas that align with Silverstreak’s audience and editorial standards.
- Prepare sales decks, media kits, and sponsorship packages.
- Contribute ideas for new monetisation formats and advertiser solutions.
Track Performance & Market Trends
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and revenue tracking.
- Monitor digital media, content marketing, and sponsorship trends.
- Gather advertiser feedback to shape new ad products and offerings.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in media sales, digital advertising sales, sponsorships, or business development, if a must-have.
- Proven ability to sell digital media, branded content, or sponsorship solutions.
- Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience working with agencies and direct advertisers is a strong advantage, although not a must.
Skills
- Strong pitching, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Solid understanding of digital media and content marketing.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
Mindset
- Results-driven and commercially savvy.
- Self-motivated, organised, and proactive.
- Passion for media, storytelling, and purpose-driven brands.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Attractive commission structure and performance incentives.
- Opportunity to shape the commercial growth of a fast-growing media brand.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and major advertisers.
- Supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
