Director of Media Sales

Director Of Media Sales
Founded in 1959, the Buffalo Bills are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills have consecutively participated in the postseason for the last seven years, as well as won two American Football League (AFL) Championships (1964-1965), and an NFL record four straight AFC Championships (1990-1993) that included four trips to the Super Bowl. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills are proud to be a member of the Western New York community for more than 55 years.

Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills in 2014 and are only the second owners in the team's history. Terry Pegula rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and the Pegulas are one of the few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports, also owning the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL) and Rochester Americans (AHL).

The Buffalo Bills are building a new stadium which will open in 2026, and are excited to be building the future while fostering a championship culture. Our HEART values, hard work, energy, accountability, respect, and team, are at the forefront of everything we do for our fans, community, employees, and team.

The Buffalo Bills seek a strategic Director of Media Sales to drive revenue growth through the Buffalo Bills Radio Network with regional, national, and international brands and agencies. This role will identify, pitch, and secure integrated media opportunities and support expansion into cross-border markets, in alignment with the Bills' brand and business objectives.

Primary responsibilities include

  • Leading the strategic sales plan to grow and monetize the Buffalo Bills Radio Network (including affiliate and advertiser revenue).
  • Identifying, qualifying, and maintaining a prioritized pipeline and target list of advertisers and agencies; consistently generating new leads
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