Hussain Chowdhury
Associate Director - EMEA
I’m a Branded Content expert and Digital Media Sales professional turned Media Head Hunter / Recruiter. I’ve formerly run Creative Solutions and Branded Content Studios at Bauer, AutoTrader, Habbo and Discovery Networks.
Having built award-winning high-performing sales teams in both start-up environments and in more complex matrix style organisations and having being a candidate myself over the years, I have a good understanding of the hiring needs of companies, competency assessments, cultural talent fits as well as how I would like to be managed in the hiring process as a candidate.
My mission statement is to connect the very best Digital Sales & Branded Content talent to the very best Digital Media Companies. My extensive network of senior Media Professionals is both on the Media Owner, Media Agency side and Client side have been built over the last 20 years in the Industry.
My aim is to work with both Candidates and Hiring Managers in an authentic and transparent manner to ensure the hiring process is a smooth, seamless process that ensure all parties find the experience both rewarding and fulfilling.
Area's of Specialism: Influencer Marketing, Digital Sales, Branded Content, Creative Solutions & Publisher Sales.
Hussain Chowdhury's Jobs
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Brand Partnerships Manager (Sales)
London, England
£50000 - £650000 per annum + commission
Brand Partnerships Manager - £55 - £65K + commissionOur client, is a well backed data-driven tech business that are is a market place. We are looking for a highly ambitious dynamic sales person with great client skills , can think laterally and great at brokering imaginative campaigns. This person will be a strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture - there is growth for this person to become a senior leader in the business.With a number of high-profile brands counted as regular partners, we are looking to recruit anexperienced Partnership Manager who will come in and produce branded content for advertisers on our OAO properties, as well as the various social channels such as FB, Instagram, etc.The successful candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:Identifying new sales opportunities and talk to existing client patch to work in collaboration to develop lucrative brand partnership campaigns The ability to influence media agencies and clients with great ideas that can be monetisedStorytelling - the ability to be able to pitch the site, it's audience behaviours and insight to customersDeveloping our revenue model, commercial products and/or servicesExperience of brokering and putting together branded content and creative solutions campaignsThe role has a global remit, and the majority of activity will be about working with brands direct and media agencies to broker both UK specfic campaigns as well as Required experience:For this role you must have experience selling in to comms planners, agency partnerships teamd and marketing director aat brandsA track record of being able to build a high worth client portfolio from scratchA history of over-achieving and smashing sales targetsPreferably 5 years experience in either the UK media space History of selling six-figure + branded content deals is preferrable
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Social Platforms Partnerships Manager
London, England
£40000 - £45000 per annum + EOY company bonus
Publisher & Platforms Partnerships Development Manager - £40 - £45K + EOY company bonus Our client, is leader in Social Video, creating original content and representing other creators across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter etc. We are looking for a knowledgeable, strategic minded business development professional with great interpersonal skills who can manage and foster positve working business relationships with the major social platforms to represent our client's business interests and also bring back innovations, the editorial team can build audience engagement with to surface their content and also for the sales team to potentially bring to clients they work with. The successful candidate will have the following primary responsibilities: Identifying new business opportunities and be the principle point-of-contact with the platforms to help futher our client's profile and interestsCollaboration with the editorial, social and sales team to create new opportunities for both editorial purposes, audience engagement and revenue increase through brand partnershipsThe ability to influence internal and external stakeholdersStorytelling - the ability to be able to pitch our client's interests and capabiliies to the platform partnersHelp develop new revenue streams, commercial products and/or servicesRequired experience:For this role you must have demonstrable experience working in a business development area or marketing partnerships arenaA track record of being able to develop new revenue streamsA thorough understanding of the social media and influencer landscapePreferably 3 - 5 years experience in either the UK media space
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Brand Partnerships Director (Automotive)
London, England
£55000 - £65000 per annum + commission
Our client, is an automotive platform that are famous for producing highly engaging and exciting editorial entertainment content are looking for a self-starting Partnerships Director to work in a highly ambitious dynamic sales team that are renown for working with great clients and brokering imaginative campaigns.With a number of high-profile brands counted as regular partners, we are looking to recruit an experienced Partnership Director to build their own portfolio of automotive clients due to expansion. The successful candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:Identifying new sales leads and closing existing leadsThe ability to influence clients with great ideas that can be monetisedDeveloping our revenue model, commercial products and/or servicesEvent networking (this role WILL include travel)Experience of brokering and putting together branded content and creative solutions campaignsThe role has a global remit, and the majority of activity will be about working with brands direct at car brands.Required experience:For this role you must have experience selling in to marketing director and heads of marketing decision maker levelA track record of being able to build a high worth client portfolio from scratchA history of over-achieving and smashing sales targetsPreferably 5 years experience in either the UK media space or motoring industryHistory of selling six-figure + branded content deals is essentialAuto clients black book is advantageous but not necessary
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Global Client Director (Automotive)
London, England
£100000 - £150000 per annum + commission
Global Client Director - Automotive Relationships Partner, £100 - £150K basic (dependent on experience and contacts with senior Auto Marketing decision makers) plus sales commissionLondonROLE:Our client is looking for an experienced automotive Client Director with extensive contacts, knowledge and expertise in the Automotive marketing space. The ideal candidate will have extensive contacts ( Global, European and UK) and will have a good understanding of the Automotive path to purchase and associated marketing funnel for OEMs. They will also have a thorough undersanding of the digital media landscape and where it fits into the wider marketing ecosystem and challenges marketers face when it comes to placing their media spend.Reporting into the GM, this is an autonomous role where the successful candidate will be measured on a high-volume of meetings with OEM / Autmotive decision makers at Manufacturers.The candidate will have a thorough understanding of all things automotive, a passion for media and marketing and have a 'can-do' attitude with significant experience in building meaningful business relationships with top tier Marketing decision makers. RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with Senior Commercial Leadership Team to plan and forecast accuratelyStrategic thought-leadershipSource new leads and manage an existing portfolio of top clients.Identify new strategic opportunities.Pitch to clients and ensure full understanding of clients' needsDevelop strategic long-term brand partnerships that are profitable and also answer clients' marketing needsOrganise client workshops / attend industry eventsGenerate + 5 new meetings per weekInternational travel required THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:10+ years experience in sales/senior client managementBlack book of client direct relationships at Auto Manufacturer Marketing Depts - globally, across Europe and the UKExperience in brokering strategic partnerships and have a working knowledge of the digital eco-system Proven excellent sales and strategic approach
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Global Client Director (Automotive)
London, England
£100000 - £150000 per annum + commission
Global Client Director - Automotive Relationships Partner, £100 - £150K basic (dependent on experience and contacts with senior Auto Marketing decision makers) plus sales commissionLondonROLE:Our client is looking for an experienced automotive Client Director with extensive contacts, knowledge and expertise in the Automotive marketing space. The ideal candidate will have extensive contacts ( Global, European and UK) and will have a good understanding of the Automotive path to purchase and associated marketing funnel for OEMs. They will also have a thorough undersanding of the digital media landscape and where it fits into the wider marketing ecosystem and challenges marketers face when it comes to placing their media spend.Reporting into the GM, this is an autonomous role where the successful candidate will be measured on a high-volume of meetings with OEM / Autmotive decision makers at Manufacturers.The candidate will have a thorough understanding of all things automotive, a passion for media and marketing and have a 'can-do' attitude with significant experience in building meaningful business relationships with top tier Marketing decision makers. RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with Senior Commercial Leadership Team to plan and forecast accuratelyStrategic thought-leadershipSource new leads and manage an existing portfolio of top clients.Identify new strategic opportunities.Pitch to clients and ensure full understanding of clients' needsDevelop strategic long-term brand partnerships that are profitable and also answer clients' marketing needsOrganise client workshops / attend industry eventsGenerate + 5 new meetings per weekInternational travel required THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:10+ years experience in sales/senior client managementBlack book of client direct relationships at Auto Manufacturer Marketing Depts - globally, across Europe and the UKExperience in brokering strategic partnerships and have a working knowledge of the digital eco-system Proven excellent sales and strategic approach
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Global Client Director (Telco and Tech)
London, England
£100000 - £130000 per annum + commission
Global Client Director - Technology and Telco Relationships Partner, £100 - £130K basic (dependent on experience and contacts with senior Auto Marketing decision makers) plus sales commissionLondonROLE:Our client is looking for an experienced Technology and Telco Client Director with extensive contacts, knowledge and expertise in the Technology and Telco marketing space. The ideal candidate will have extensive contacts ( Global, European and UK) and will have a good understanding of the Technology and Telco marketing arena.Reporting into the GM, this is an autonomous role where the successful candidate will be )measured on a high-volume of meetings with Technology and Telco decision makers at Manufacturers.The candidate will have a thorough understanding of all things Technology and Telco, a passion for media and marketing and have a 'can-do' attitude with significant experience in building meaningful business relationships with top tier Marketing decision makers. RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with Senior Commercial Leadership Team to plan and forecast accuratelyStrategic thought-leadershipSource new leads and manage an existing portfolio of top clients.Identify new strategic opportunities.Pitch to clients and ensure full understanding of clients' needsDevelop strategic long-term brand partnerships that are profitable and also answer clients' marketing needsOrganise client workshops / attend industry eventsGenerate + 5 new meetings per weekInternational travel required THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:10+ years experience in sales/senior client managementBlack book of client direct relationships at Marketing Depts - globally, across Europe and the UKExperience in brokering strategic partnerships and have a working knowledge of the digital eco-system Proven excellent sales and strategic approach
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Digital Strategist
London, England
£35000 - £50000 per annum + benefits package
Digital Strategist - Leading Publisher and Ad Tech Business£35 - £50K per year + benefits Looking for a problem solver who is passionate about media, ad tech and obsessed with solving client's business problems.My client is a leading premium ad tech business working with premium publishers and this is a pivotal role designed to aid the sales team with insights and strategic thinking.Writing clear and insightful briefs, as a result of understanding our clients is key, collaborating with internal stakeholders and other teams in the business. The Digital Strategist will have a passion for understanding the consumer and will encourage colleagues to feel the same. Solving problems with an analytical mind, will ensure strategies are productive and generate client satisfaction. In this role you will be equally comfortable being self-sufficient and collaborating with a team.Depending on the task, the Digital Strategist's role will change, but these tasks are very common and should be expected:Working with data to develop well-informed and effective strategic plansProactively researching clients to understand them and their objectivesMentoring junior team membersProducing inventive ideas and concepts to help further our client's businessWriting clear briefs that inspire team members to create exceptional work, during conceptual phaseAnalysing clients to uncover opportunities to stimulate growthProduce award winning decks and proposals, that convert into revenue and longstanding client relationships for our client and add value to the sales process
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eSports Brand Partnerships Manager (Dubai)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
£50000 - £60000 per annum + commission
Brand Partnerships Manager - eSports - c.£50 - £60K + commsAre you a Gamer? Passionate about the eSports space? An expert on games such as Fortnite and COD? If you're also experienced in brand partnerships, sponsorship and experiential activations and especially in the eSports space then you'll love this role.Working for one of the largest media owners in the region, our client has tremendous work life culture, works with some of the biggest influencers both in the region and also globally such as KSI, Logan Paul and many more.Experience of working on large scale brand partnerships and experiential activationsKnowledge and passion for gaming and eSportsTrack record of successful sales and revenue generationApproach brands and media agencies proactively to shape campaignsProactive hunter sales mentalityCreativity in terms of coming up with concepts advertisers want to spend cash onEducated to degree level
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Global Client Director (Automotive)
London, England
£90000 - £110000 per annum + commission
Global Client Director (Automotive)Our client is a leading video adtech and martech business with offices across the world in multiple territories, generating significant advertising revenue globally. Our client is seeking an experienced automotive marketing specialist who has experienced in working with senior marketing decision makers at OEMs in terms of selling media, advertising and marketing solutions to them.The ideal candidate will possess the following:Black book of marketing decision makers at CMO, Marketing Director, Heads Of Marketing level at Auto manufacturers at UK domestic (global level desirable)Extensive knowledge of the path to purchase and consumer car buying journey as well as marketing issues that affect the industryProven track record of driving digital advertising sales revenue
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Sales Director / VP (Influencer Marketing)
London, England
£80000 - £120000 per annum + commission
Commercial Director / VP Sales - Influencer Marketing Platform£80K - £120K + Commission + BenefitsMy client seeks a world-class commercial leader who can lead from the front and is adept at personally closing large deals and trading agreements. This is a player-coach role reporting to the CEO.Our client's platform has some of the Industry's best kept secret technology in terms of data provence and they have access to millions of influencers around the globe.Due to expansion, our client is now looking to bring in a sales leader who can help drive sales revenue and bring the company into the next phase of growthPerson requirement:Hungry proactive, hunter-sales mentalityBlack book of client direct contacts essential, senior agency contacts desirableProven track-record at scaling revenue and surpassing commercial targetsThe ability to develop and coach sales personnel into performing as world-class teamsStrategic nous in terms of working with the Senior Leadership team to ensure product road map in order to revenue growth