Vice President, Fashion & Luxury

Be Part of What's Next

Are you ready to drive digital growth and lead a high-performing sales organization at one of the world's most iconic media companies? As Vice President, Fashion & Luxury at Hearst Magazines, you'll guide a talented team, shape strategy, and expand Hearst's digital footprint within a highly competitive marketplace.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• 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.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead with autonomy, accountability, and transparency.
• Build trust across teams and foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and performance.
• Provide direction and remove barriers without micromanaging.
• Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders and a credible advisor to clients.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 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.
• Hybrid schedule based in NYC: 4 days per week in-office.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Compensation

The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations. This position is also bonus and/or commission eligible.

Base Salary Range

$225,000 - $275,000 USD