Director of Business Development - Scientific American

The Role Scientific American, a division of LabX Media Group , and one of the world’s most prestigious science and innovation brands, seeks a Director, Business Development, to lead the development and execution of revenue-generating publishing programs in multiple formats (print, online, custom content, live events), for a variety of US and international sponsors and partners. This sales position reports to the VP & Publisher and serves a critical function in the management of several key new business initiatives. An exciting role within a growing area, the Director, Integrated Media will be involved in all phases of business development, including the solutions-based approach to media sales, through program consultation and execution. There will be an emphasis on conceiving and selling new sponsorship programs and finding opportunities in an evolving media landscape. The role requires travel to specific territories as needed. Some international territories will be covered by this role. What You'll Do Research, prospect and establish leads for media sales and sponsorship opportunities as well as new content-driven projects. Develop a growing network of partnership leads to leverage for commercial success Generate commercial sales and new sales opportunities within all of the categories of business Scientific American operates (print, digital, content programs, sponsorships, events, and others) Serve as lead account director for integrated programs and act as the key liai