Executive Sales Director, Luxury

The New York Times•New York, NY

7d•$104 - $118•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The Executive Sales Director (ESD) is a senior, consultative sales leader responsible for managing and growing strategic client and agency relationships within the luxury category. With deep expertise in the advertising landscape, the ESD partners with senior decision-makers to deliver sophisticated, multi-platform marketing solutions that drive measurable business impact. This role reports to the Head of Industry and is hybrid, based in our New York City headquarters (typically 3 days per week in office).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of advertising sales experience
Strong track record selling complex, integrated digital solutions
Extensive experience in digital and social advertising across platforms (desktop, mobile, app, branded content, video, audio, social, live)
Proven ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Salesforce
High ethical standards and professional integrity

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in luxury advertising sales.

Responsibilities

Own and grow a portfolio of luxury client and agency relationships, engaging senior decision-makers across multiple stakeholder groups.
Act as a strategic advisor, translating client business objectives into integrated, multi-platform advertising solutions across all NYT offerings.
Develop and execute account strategies to achieve annual revenue goals while maintaining a strong and active sales pipeline.
Lead high-level client and agency meetings, delivering compelling presentations and innovative ideas.
Manage complex, multi-dimensional negotiations and deals across digital, branded content, video, audio, social, and live products.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop and deliver high-quality proposals and client work.
Maintain deep expertise in NYT products, competitive dynamics, and cultural and technological trends impacting the luxury category.
Ensure best-in-class client service, execution, and long-term partnership growth.
Contribute to category strategy, including special sections, vertical initiatives, and sales planning.
Represent The New York Times at industry events and as a category expert; travel as business needs require.