Account Director

Location: New York · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 17, 2026 · Verified: Sep 6, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role drives strategic advertising and sponsorship revenue by developing innovative multi-platform marketing partnerships for Fortune 500 brands. It requires consultative selling, executive relationship management, and creative solution development across Complex's content, social, experiential, commerce, and branded entertainment properties. The ideal candidate has deep agency and client relationships and a proven history of exceeding revenue goals.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of Complex. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

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Youth culture publisher blending media, commerce and live events.

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