Temporary Sales Director

Hearst Digital Marketing Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Temporary Sales Director to cover maternity leave for our East Coast territory, based in New York City. You will lead day-to-day management of luxury retail and jewelry accounts, strengthen client relationships, and uncover growth opportunities across Hearst brands.

Responsibilities include building a robust pipeline, pursuing new business, and delivering digital, social, and co-branded advertising solutions while coordinating with internal teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales, advertising, or media experience, with luxury retail exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to grow client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Strong understanding of digital, social, programmatic, and co-branded content solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; proactive and entrepreneurial.
• Willingness to travel within the territory as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and growth of an East Coast account portfolio focused on Luxury Retail & Jewelry clients.
• Cultivate relationships with clients and agency partners as a trusted contact.
• Drive revenue opportunities by understanding client priorities and delivering solutions across Hearst Magazines' portfolio.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and relationship building.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and advance conversations toward revenue.
• Develop opportunities spanning digital, social, programmatic, co-branded content.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper pre- and post-sale execution.
• Maintain timely communication while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Luxury retail experience

Client relationship management

Strategic selling

Prospecting & new business

Digital advertising & media solutions

Job description

Be Part Of What's Next

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

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with 30 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Women’s Health, Esquire, Men’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.

We engage our audience across all mediums and channels—digital, video, social and print with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• 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 (What We’re Looking For)

• 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.

The pay rate for this temporary role is $75 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.