Vice President, Category Lead
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 240000 - 300000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview (Why This Role)
Are you ready to drive digital growth and lead a high-performing sales organization at one of the worlds most iconic media companies As Vice President Category Lead at Hearst Magazines youll guide a talented team shape strategy and expand Hearsts digital footprint within a highly competitive marketplace.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)
Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR and Popular Mechanicsreaches nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. We combine premium storytelling advanced data capabilities and cross-platform distribution to deliver measurable business results for advertisers. With nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites globally Hearst is shaping whats next in media.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
Lead and develop a team of 57 sales professionals and 3 coordinators providing coaching mentorship and clear performance direction.
Serve as Hearsts 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 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 Were 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 perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is between $240000 - $300000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as: transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is also bonus eligible.
Hearst 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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
