Commercial Director

Commercial Director AKA NYC  is a New York City based, award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors.

We are content-forward and data-fueled with a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results.  We are proud to partner with some of the most iconic names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences.

Our client roster includes  Broadway’s biggest shows , world-renowned institutions like  The Metropolitan Museum of Art , vibrant attractions such as  The New York Botanical Garden , and dynamic sports organizations like the  Harlem Globetrotters .

From the magic of live theatre to the energy of stadiums and the wonder of cultural landmarks, we craft campaigns that connect audiences with real experiences – providing real stories, real emotions and real connections.  AKA NYC seeks a commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with executional excellence.

The ideal candidate thinks like a producer, acts as a business partner, and leads with entrepreneurial drive.

They thrive in complexity, enjoy solving commercial challenges, and maintain a relentless focus on audience growth, revenue generation, and sustainable success.

Above all, they bring energy, vision, and leadership to help our clients — and AKA — achieve extraordinary results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Lead commercial strategy for key accounts, aligning marketing, pricing, and sales activity with revenue goals.
• Develop and manage forecasts, pricing models, and sales strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Oversee audience segmentation, ticketing, and revenue management to maximize occupancy and average ticket price.
• Use data and insights to identify growth opportunities and guide strategic decisions.
• Serve as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders and agency leaders.
• Inspire and mentor teams, fostering commercial acumen and a culture of curiosity and accountability.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

Deep understanding of marketing effectiveness, audience segmentation, and media ROI.  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging C-suite stakeholders.  Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at senior levels.  Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving growth and delivering measurable results.  Genuine interest in advertising and passion for the theatrical, arts, institutions, travel, and tourism categories WHAT WE OFFER :

AKA also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and balance, including :

We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website.