Vice President, Fashion & Luxury

CDS Global • New York, NY

7h • $225,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Vice President, Fashion & Luxury at Hearst Magazines, responsible for driving digital growth and leading a high-performing sales organization. The individual will guide a talented team, shape strategy, and expand Hearst’s digital footprint within the fashion and luxury market. Hearst Magazines has a portfolio of over 30 iconic brands reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors monthly, combining premium storytelling, advanced data capabilities, and cross-platform distribution to deliver business results for advertisers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of sales experience, including at least 5 years leading teams in media, advertising, or digital publishing.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing high-performing sales teams.
• Proven expertise working with major consumer, commerce, or brand clients.
• Strong understanding of digital media, data-driven sales, and omnichannel marketing.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a record of building internal alignment and client confidence.
• Comfortable operating in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Strategic, adaptable, and highly solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3-5 sales professionals and coordinators, providing coaching, mentorship, and clear performance direction.
• Serve as Hearst’s industry expert for your assigned category, maintaining deep understanding of client needs, media networks, and affiliate strategies.
• Own category performance, driving strategic growth across digital, print, and social platforms while aligning closely with internal partners.
• Set and execute strategic priorities, translating company-wide goals into actionable plans for your team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the editorial teams, pricing, ad operations, client services, and content strategy teams to deliver cohesive solutions for advertisers.
• Champion digital innovation, guiding the team in adopting new platforms and data-driven approaches to client success.
• Foster a consultative sales culture rooted in partnership, insights, and long-term value creation.
• Contribute to organizational leadership, collaborating with peers and other category leads to strengthen sales strategies across the organization.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Flexibility of hybrid work.
• Participation 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