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About the role
The Director, Brand Strategy will lead and inspire a high-performing team responsible for developing innovative, client-focused advertising solutions for Yahoo Finance's direct ad sales business. This role combines strategic vision, collaboration across orgs, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of digital advertising to create impactful programs that meet client objectives and drive business growth.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales strategy, brand strategy, account management, or related roles, with at least 6 years leading teams
- Experience developing strategies across both B2B (enterprise tech, institutional investing, AI) and B2C (personal finance, business travel, luxury lifestyle)
- Proven track record of leading and motivating high-performing teams, achieving ambitious revenue targets, and building long-term strategic client relationships
- Expertise in the financial services category — brokerages, asset and wealth management, credit cards, banking, crypto, and insurance — including the regulatory and compliance considerations that shape creative and media execution
- Deep understanding of digital advertising trends, content marketing, and monetization strategies across platforms
- Strong executive presence and experience developing and presenting C-Level narratives that drive decision-making
More about this role
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.
The Yahoo Finance Brand Strategy team operates at the intersection of media, capital markets, and commercial innovation. We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, fintech disruptors, and enterprise brands to build high-impact, content-led advertising programs that resonate with over 100 million monthly investors. Our team transforms market insights, editorial scale, and next-generation ad technologies into compelling commercial narratives that drive multi-million-dollar revenue growth across digital, video, and live event franchises.
Yahoo Finance is the world's #1 finance destination, empowering investors with news, information, and tools to make financial decisions with confidence. Trusted by over 100M visitors globally each month, representing over $12 trillion dollars in investable assets, Yahoo Finance delivers high-quality real-time market data across desktop, mobile, and...
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