Your mission
Location: Washington DC, remote options negotiable.
Start Date: August 1st, 2026 (or earlier)
EPA Images, a global provider of visual news content, is looking for a Senior Sales Manager to drive our growth across North America. This is a high-impact commercial role focused on selling EPA's premium visual content services to leading news media organizations and expanding our business into new, non-traditional markets across the US and Canada.
Working independently, you will collaborate closely with our international Marketing & Sales team and report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer in Germany.
Key Responsibilities Grow and manage EPA’s client portfolio in North America, with a focus on major news organizations.
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with editors, key decision-makers and budget holders in newsrooms and media companies.
Develop new business opportunities across news media, broadcasters, magazine & book publishers, NGOs, corporations, and public institutions.
Sell EPA’s core services, including our news photo and video feeds, as well as our on-demand production and other services.
Visit clients and represent EPA Images at major industry events and conferences.
Work with the editorial and marketing teams to build tailored client solutions.
Your profile
10+ years of sales or business development experience in news media, digital content, or visual licensing, ideally within a photo agency, news wire, or stock imagery environment.
A strong network of contacts within news media executives, photo editors, and content buyers.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating content licensing agreements, subscriptions, and commercial partnerships.
Ability to work independently within a global, cross-cultural organization.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Native English language. French would be a bonus.
US work permit.
Why us?
What we Offer:
A senior commercial role at a highly respected, global leader in journalism and visual media.
A competitive base salary supplemented by an attractive, performance-driven commission structure.
A comprehensive US employment benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a generous vacation allowance.
Collaborative support from an experienced, international team.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in content licensing and your existing network within the North American media landscape until 20 July 2026.