Apply Digital

General Manager, Entertainment

United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 78 days ago

GCPAgentic AILeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities across media, streaming, gaming, live events, sports, and adjacent segments.
Act as executive sponsor for marquee Entertainment client engagements.
Influence resource allocation and investment decisions to prioritize Entertainment growth initiatives.

Own and drive global revenue growth targets for the Entertainment verticals.
Build and sustain C-suite client relationships that generate pipeline, deepen partnerships, and position APPLY as the trusted transformation partner of choice.
Partner with regional Managing Directors to align strategy with local execution, removing barriers and amplifying success.
Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team culture oriented around client value, growth, and continuous innovation.
Maintain deep command of Entertainment trends including streaming economics, audience fragmentation, IP monetization, gaming growth, and the convergence of physical and digital experiences.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategy for the Entertainment market in partnership with regional Managing Directors.
Author or contribute to point-of-view materials, whitepapers, and market perspectives that build APPLY's credibility.
Maintain ongoing relationships with industry analysts, studios, platforms, publishers, leagues, and ecosystem partners.
An inclusive and safe environment: We're truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
APPLY is the Agentic Customer Experience (ACx) partner for the world's most ambitious consumer and entertainment brands.

15+ years of progressive leadership with significant time in or directly serving the Entertainment industry (media, streaming, gaming, live events, sports, or adjacent sectors).
Proven track record of driving material revenue growth in a commercial or client-facing leadership role.
Experience leading within matrix organizations
demonstrated ability to influence across regions and functions without direct authority.
Accelerate your professional growth with generous training budgets and mentorship, with a specific focus on Agentic AI expertise and the critical human skills required for the future of work.
AI & Strategic Upskilling: Accelerate your professional growth with generous training budgets and mentorship, with a specific focus on Agentic AI expertise and the critical human skills required for the future of work.

Broaden your skills on a range of engagements with international brands that have a global impact.

Set annual and multi-year revenue plans presented to the CEO; maintain transparent progress reporting.

Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Learn more in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section.
We provide you with modern tools, systems and approaches, value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community where you can thrive and grow.
Here are a few benefits we offer to support you: Agentic Delivery: Our people work in a modern way to deliver client outcomes.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team's success, so we offer flexible personal time off (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
We bring together deep domain expertise across Retail, CPG, Sports, and Media with AI-native delivery capability, designing and delivering agentic solutions that turn CX vision into commercial reality.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

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