Vice President, Fashion & Luxury

Hearst • New York, NY

5d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Vice President, Fashion & Luxury to lead a high-performing sales team and drive category growth across digital, print, and social platforms. The role sets and executes strategic priorities, translates company-wide goals into actionable team plans, and serves as an industry expert for the assigned category. The Vice President works closely with internal partners and advertisers, champions digital innovation and data-driven approaches, and contributes to sales leadership across the organization.

The position is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office. It is bonus and/or commission eligible, with a stated base salary range of $225,000–$275,000.

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.
• Comfort 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 through coaching, mentorship, and clear performance direction.
• Serve as Hearst’s industry expert for the assigned category, maintaining a deep understanding of client needs, media networks, and affiliate strategies.
• Own category performance and drive strategic growth across digital, print, and social platforms in coordination with internal partners.
• Set and execute strategic priorities, translating company-wide goals into actionable plans for the team.
• Collaborate with editorial, pricing, ad operations, client services, and content strategy teams to deliver cohesive advertiser solutions.
• Champion digital innovation and guide the team in adopting new platforms and data-driven approaches to client success.
• Foster a consultative sales culture focused on partnership, insights, and long-term value creation.
• Collaborate with peers and other category leads to strengthen sales strategies across the organization.
• Lead with autonomy, accountability, and transparency; build trust and a culture of collaboration, learning, and performance.
• Provide direction and remove barriers without micromanaging, while acting as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders and a credible advisor to clients.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Bonus and/or commission eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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