Executive Sales Director

Hearst • New York, NY

3d • $168,000 - $204,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Drive the future of financial services marketing by connecting leading brands with powerful, multi-platform storytelling. This is your opportunity to shape high-impact partnerships and unlock growth across one of Hearst’s most dynamic categories. Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of trusted, premium content, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Men’s Health, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach a global audience through print, digital, video, and social platforms, creating meaningful connections between audiences and advertisers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in media sales, with a strong focus on financial services accounts or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of building and growing client relationships and exceeding revenue goals
• Established relationships with key financial services clients and agency partners
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate client needs into integrated solutions
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving media landscape
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to partner across teams and functions
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, with in-office presence in New York City four days per week

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing financial services partnerships
• Lead strategic, insight-driven sales initiatives across Hearst’s full portfolio of print, digital, and social platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients and agency partners across the Eastern region
• Develop and execute integrated sales strategies that align with client goals and deliver measurable results
• Create and deliver compelling presentations that translate market insights into revenue-generating opportunities
• Manage sales pipelines, forecasts, and proposals with a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets in a competitive, fast-paced environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to bring innovative ideas and campaigns to life

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events
• Flexibility of hybrid work
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed