Director, Advertising and Brand Partnerships Full Time

Job description

Location: Mumbai, India (Headquarters)

Reports to: Chief Business Officer (CBO)

Experience: 10+ years in advertising sales, brand partnerships, or retail marketing

About Vendiman:

Vendiman is India’s leading vending machine company, providing smart snacking solutions to corporate offices, leading airports, and marquee clients. Vendiman has over 2200+ vending machines across the country, including Mumbai T1 and T2 airports, Delhi T2 and T3 airports, Hyderabad airport, Goa airport, Mumbai Metro and more. We are rapidly expanding our footprint and unlocking new retail, advertising and brand engagement opportunities for consumer brands.

We are looking for a Director – Advertising & Brand Partnerships to monetize Vendiman’s machines through advertising and innovative brand collaborations. This role is a high-impact, high-visibility position, working closely with the CBO, CEO, board, and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Advertising Sales: Build and execute a strategy to monetize vending machines as an advertising medium by onboarding top brands. Secure Brand Partnerships: Develop deep collaborations with F&B, beauty, retail, and consumer brands to feature their products in vending machines. Launch Sampling & Experiential Campaigns: Work with brands to place their products inside machines for trials, sampling, and exclusive sales. Local Business Tie-Ups: Partner with restaurants, cafes, and retail stores near vending machine locations for exclusive deals and cross-promotions. Build Direct Relationships with Marketers: Engage with brand managers, CMOs, marketing heads, and media agencies to secure long-term advertising and partnership deals. Develop New Revenue Streams: Identify innovative ways to use vending machines for promotions, product launches, and digital engagement. Work Closely with Leadership: Collaborate with the CBO, CEO, board, and investors on strategic growth initiatives.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for a dynamic advertising sales leader with:

10+ years of experience in advertising sales, brand partnerships, or retail media.

A strong network in brand and marketing teams of FMCG, beauty, F&B, and retail companies. Prior experience in: Newspapers, digital media, or out-of-home (OOH) advertising sales.

Retail media companies selling in-store advertising, shelf placements, or retail partnerships.

Consumer brand partnerships & activations. A proven track record of closing large ad deals and brand collaborations. Ability to build long-term, high-value partnerships with top brands. Experience in high-growth environments and willingness to take ownership of a new business vertical.

Why Join Vendiman?

Be a game-changer: Build and scale a brand-new advertising & partnerships business. Work with top leadership: Report to the CBO, work closely with the CEO, board, and investors. High-impact, high-visibility role: Direct influence on the company’s revenue and strategy. Fast-growing industry: Be part of a pioneering business unlocking new media and sales channels.