Temporary Sales Director, Finance

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Help businesses grow through the power of innovative, multi-platform advertising solutions. As a Temporary Sales Director, you'll play a key role in connecting clients with impactful marketing opportunities while driving revenue growth across television, digital, and emerging media channels.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 30 iconic brands that reach audiences across print, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms. Our portfolio includes trusted and influential brands spanning lifestyle, fashion, health, entertainment, food, and technology. We are committed to innovation, audience engagement, and delivering exceptional results for our clients and consumers.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Generate advertising revenue across all available broadcast, digital, and multi-platform solutions.
• Prospect, develop, and secure new business opportunities with local businesses, agencies, and key decision-makers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive retention, growth, and long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate rates, ratings, and advertising agreements while protecting inventory value and station rate integrity.
• Develop strategic business and market partnerships that create new revenue opportunities.
• Manage an active account portfolio and deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales cycle.
• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to client objectives and business needs.
• Collaborate closely with sales leadership and digital teams to achieve revenue goals and ensure account success.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 5+ years of experience in media sales, broadcast sales, digital advertising sales, consultative B2B sales, or equivalent experience.
• Proven success generating new business and cultivating non-traditional revenue opportunities.
• Experience selling television, radio, digital, web, or mobile advertising solutions.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully sell to business owners, executives, and agency stakeholders.
• Ability to leverage market insights and research to support strategic sales efforts.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Positive, results-driven mindset with a collaborative team approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Wide Orbit, Kantar, One Domain, and/or WO Media Office is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• This position is fully remote.

The hourly rate for this role is $75.00 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

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