Head of Commercial Partnerships

ASP is on a mission to change the way people engage with ideas, culture, and policy — and we’re looking for a head of commercial partnerships to help us grow. This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the intersection of revenue, brand strategy, and innovation. You’ll work directly with ASP’s senior leadership to shape and execute our sales strategy, identify new opportunities, execute creative partnership solutions, and help scale our business while amplifying our mission-driven content.

You’ll be a key player on a fast-moving team, developing creative partnerships that drive revenue and expand our reach. You’ll see the direct impact of your work, from landing deals to shaping how audiences experience our content.

Agencies and experienced consultants are also encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do: 

• Develop and execute bold sales strategies that drive revenue and expand ASP’s footprint
• Identify opportunities, pitch creatively, and close deals across a wide range of sectors
• Create standout proposals and presentations that show clients the value of partnering with ASP
• Lead client meetings to uncover needs, identify opportunities, and craft effective solutions
• Track performance, report on results, and continuously improve our approach
• Collaborate across teams to ensure partnerships deliver meaningful results and impact

Who You Are:

• Entrepreneurial and resourceful. You love to make things happen
• Relationship-driven. You can build trust, listen, and deliver for clients
• Strategic and creative. You see opportunities others miss and can turn them into actionable plans
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment — flexible, scrappy, and results-oriented

Key Qualifications:

• Proven success in sales leadership, business development, or partnerships roles
• Media experience is a plus
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to sell ideas to senior leaders and key partners
• Experience working with national agencies and advertisers; existing client relationships are a strong plus
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and execute results
• Location: DC, NY, or LA preferred

Why Join ASP:

We’re a next-gen media platform turning policy into plain language and making civic engagement part of people’s daily lives. We give young audiences trusted, human access to the ideas and leaders shaping the future. This role is a chance to grow with a mission-driven team, make a tangible impact, and help shape the next phase of our business — all while redefining how the next generation engages with the world around them.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: jobs@astartingpoint.com. Agencies may also send a project proposal. Still have questions about the role? Send them our way.