Head of Auto & Detroit

Responsibilities

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• Build and own Rumble's Detroit advertising business from the ground up, with a focus on automotive, mobility, and adjacent consumer brands.
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• Define and execute regional and vertical go-to-market strategy, including target accounts, OEM and mobility relationships, agency partnerships, and revenue approach.
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• Establish and grow senior relationships with OEMs, agencies and holding companies, dealer groups, and other auto-related commercial partners.
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• Personally lead early-stage deal development and close foundational partnerships that anchor long-term revenue growth.
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• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Creator, and Partnerships teams to shape offerings and bring new video and creator-driven solutions to market.
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• Identify strategic partnership opportunities that expand Rumble's presence within the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
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• Build, hire, and mentor a high-performing sales team, setting the foundation for long-term regional scale.
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• Implement sales processes, pipeline management, and forecasting discipline as the business grows.
• Leadership & Team Building
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• Recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent across the Detroit market.
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• Act as a player-coach, balancing individual contribution with team leadership.
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• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance.

Requirements

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• 10+ years of experience in digital advertising, enterprise sales, business development, or partnerships.
• Proven success building or scaling a region, vertical, or new line of business from early stages.
• Deep network across Detroit-based OEMs, agencies, dealer groups, and automotive decision-makers.
• Strong experience with strategic partnerships and complex deal structures, not just transactional media sales.
• Background in video, CTV, social platforms, or creator-driven ecosystems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity and build structure where none exists.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence both external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Additional Details
• Remote-eligible role with significant travel across Detroit, the Midwest, and key industry markets.
• Why Our Team Loves Working Here:
• We are making a significant financial impact for our video creator community; we're proud of their success stories
• We enjoy challenging the status quo and going head-to-head against Big Tech
• We aren't afraid to try new things; we act fast and want to win
• We pay competitive salaries and provide great benefits
• EEO Statement:
• Physical demands of the position:

Benefits

Additional Information

Rumble is the Freedom-First technology platform. We proudly offer a video platform, cloud services, advertising solutions, and a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. Rumble is building a new kind of advertising platform at the intersection of creators, culture, and free expression. As we expand our advertising business, we are looking for a senior leader to establish and scale our Detroit presence from the ground up. As Head of Detroit & Automotive, you will act as the regional and vertical owner for one of the most important automotive markets in the country. This is a zero-to-one leadership role: you will define the go-to-market strategy, open key accounts, and build a high-performing team to scale revenue over time. You will operate at both a strategic and executional level, personally closing foundational deals while shaping partnerships, influencing product direction, and establishing Rumble as a credible and differentiated player in the automotive advertising ecosystem.

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