Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
Build and own Rumble’s Detroit advertising business from the ground up, with a focus on automotive, mobility, and adjacent consumer brands.
Define and execute regional and vertical go-to-market strategy, including target accounts, OEM and mobility relationships, agency partnerships, and revenue approach.
Establish and grow senior relationships with OEMs, agencies and holding companies, dealer groups, and other auto-related commercial partners.
Personally lead early-stage deal development and close foundational partnerships that anchor long-term revenue growth.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Creator, and Partnerships teams to shape offerings and bring new video and creator-driven solutions to market.
Identify strategic partnership opportunities that expand Rumble’s presence within the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
Build, hire, and mentor a high-performing sales team, setting the foundation for long-term regional scale.
Implement sales processes, pipeline management, and forecasting discipline as the business grows.
Leadership & Team Building
Recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent across the Detroit market.
Act as a player-coach, balancing individual contribution with team leadership.
Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance.
Qualifications
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:
Rumble is an equal opportunity employer. We promote an equal playing field where everyone has the same opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Rumble is an active participant in the e-verify program.
Physical demands of the position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time while using a computer and/or keyboard. The employee is required to communicate verbally and hear. The employee may be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, and stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including the use of computers.
