Commercial Director

Commercial Director – Gaming (Remote, Contract)Valnet is looking for a driven Commercial Director to grow revenue across two of our gaming brands: Fextralife, home to some of the most-used game wikis, and TheGamer, a top destination for AAA gaming news, guides and features.In this role, you will sell advertising, sponsorships and branded content to game publishers, brands and agencies who want to reach a large, highly engaged gaming audience. This is a remote, contract role.Your Responsibilities:Build and manage a pipeline of new and existing clients, including game publishers and developers, hardware and peripheral brands, consumer brands and media agenciesSell integrated campaigns across our brands, including display and direct IO packages, sponsored content, wiki and site takeovers, newsletter placements, and Twitch stream and video sponsorshipsProspect, pitch and close deals, from first outreach through to contract and campaign launchBuild tailored proposals and media plans that match client goals (launches, awareness, engagement)Work with our editorial, wiki and streaming teams to deliver campaigns that fit our audience and keep content authenticTrack campaign performance (CPM, CTR, views, engagement, ROI) and share results with clients to drive renewalsHit and exceed quarterly and yearly revenue targetsKeep up with the gaming release calendar, tentpole events and industry trends to spot upcoming sales opportunitiesWhat We Offer:Competitive monthly retainer plus commissionRemote position with a flexible schedule based on your locationThe chance to sell some of the most recognized brands in gaming mediaRoom to shape how Fextralife and TheGamer work with brand partnersExperience and Skills:7+ years of experience in digital advertising sales, sponsorship sales or partnerships, ideally in gaming, esports or entertainment mediaA proven record of hitting or exceeding sales targetsExisting relationships with game publishers, brands or media agencies is a strong plusUnderstanding of direct and programmatic advertising, sponsored content and influencer or streaming sponsorshipsComfortable with performance metrics (CPM, CPV, CTR, ROI) and building campaign reportsStrong presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skillsExperience with a CRM (e.g. Boostr, Saleforce, Hubspot) is an assetPassion for and knowledge of the gaming industryFamiliarity with Fextralife and TheGamerBased in the US (preferred), to work closely with brands, publishers and agencies in North AmericaExperience selling to or partnering with game publishers in Asian markets is a strong plusHow to Apply:If you are interested in this role, feel free to apply via LinkedIn Apply and share:Your CV/resumeOur hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe your experience could be a match for this role.Fextralife and TheGamer are part of the Valnet Publishing Group.