Temporary Sales Director

About the Role

Hearst Magazines is seeking an entrepreneurial Temporary Sales Director to provide maternity coverage for the East Coast territory, strengthening key client relationships while uncovering new opportunities for growth at the intersection of iconic media brands and the luxury marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and growth of an East Coast account portfolio, with a primary focus on assigned Luxury Retail & Jewelry clients.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key client and agency partners, serving as a trusted point of contact throughout the coverage period.
• Drive revenue opportunities by understanding client priorities and developing thoughtful solutions across Hearst Magazines' portfolio and capabilities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, outreach, and relationship development across assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective opportunities while strategically advancing conversations toward revenue.
• Develop opportunities spanning digital, social, programmatic, co-branded content, and other relevant advertising solutions.
• Partner closely with internal teams to manage pre- and post-sale execution, ensuring programs are delivered effectively and client expectations are met.
• Maintain timely, accurate communication and account activity while effectively managing multiple priorities, deadlines, meetings, and client needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant sales, advertising, media, account management, or business development experience, with Luxury Retail experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow client relationships while identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of digital, social, programmatic, and co-branded content solutions; familiarity with affiliate marketing is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build credibility and productive relationships with clients and internal partners.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to sales, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of opportunities from prospecting through execution.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through, with the ability to effectively manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the territory as needed for client meetings and appointments.
• This role is based in New York City and requires working in the office four days per week.

Pay

The pay rate for this temporary role is $75 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation.