Executive Sales Director

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

• 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