Executive Sales Director
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive Sales Director to lead business development and sales initiatives across our portfolio of fashion publications, events, and experiential offerings. This highly entrepreneurial, relationship-driven role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is a well-connected industry professional with a strong network in fashion, beauty, and luxury lifestyle sectors and a proven track record in multi-channel media sales. You will drive revenue through innovative print, digital, event, and experiential programs while managing client relationships and collaborating across internal teams to deliver maximum value.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client leadership at the Director level or above
- Experience in fashion media, publishing, or luxury lifestyle industries preferred
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-channel sales pipelines
- Expertise in selling integrated media and experiential packages
- Demonstrated success in expanding client bases and securing major accounts
- Strong strategic, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fashion media, publishing, or luxury lifestyle industries preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead all sales and business development initiatives for core publications and events
- Identify and secure new sponsors and advertisers across fashion, beauty, luxury, hospitality, and lifestyle categories
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and key accounts
- Oversee proposal development and pitch processes to ensure strategic and creative excellence
- Partner with management to identify and convert organic growth opportunities
- Define revenue targets, pricing structures, and forecasting models
- Track and analyze pipeline performance, conversion rates, and revenue metrics
- Drive expansion within existing client relationships
- Design and deliver custom omnichannel marketing activations and branded programs
- Develop integrated media packages including print, digital, content, and event sponsorships
- Maximize client return on investment through innovative campaigns
- Support refinement of market positioning and go-to-market strategy following the merger
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs
- Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and forums
- Lead and mentor a high-performing growth and sales team
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance
- Partner with editorial, creative, events, and operations teams to ensure alignment
- Ensure seamless execution from strategy to delivery
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead growth for a respected, multi-channel media brand
- Direct access to top-tier brands and industry decision-makers
- Ability to shape new revenue models and go-to-market strategies
- Be part of a powerful merger between two industry leaders
- Work within a culture driven by creativity, influence, and innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
