Senior Account Executive

Hypebeast hypebeast.ltd Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

On-site New York Full-time Senior Account Executive

At a glance

Senior Account Executive role at Hypebeast. New York · full-time · $100,000–$120,000 base.

SalaryStated by Hypebeast

$100,000 – $120,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAccount Executive

SenioritySenior

LocationNew York

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$100,000–$120,000

PostedSep 14, 2026 · 7d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Generate revenue across digital, social, branded content, and experiential offerings against quarterly and annual goals
Build pipeline through prospecting, expanding accounts, and winning new business while keeping forecasts current
Own client and agency deals from first outreach through briefing, proposal, negotiation, close, and handoff
Hold at least eight quality client or agency meetings weekly, then follow up promptly on each opportunity
Create and present proposals that explain the story, deliverables, pricing, and timeline clearly

What you bring

Four to six years selling media, brand partnerships, marketing services, or agency partnerships
A record of reaching or surpassing revenue goals or comparable commercial targets
Experience selling integrated branded content and storytelling solutions beyond standard media placements
Strong knowledge of media, publishing, social, marketing, and advertising, plus cultural engagement by fashion, footwear, luxury, and beauty brands
Fluency with AI-enabled tools and current sales technology, with strong organization across forecasts, proposals, follow-up, and competing deadlines

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior seller who can lead client pitches independently, manage a full sales cycle, and work with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment. The role is based onsite in New York, and you must be authorized to work in the United States. The stated salary range is $100,000 to $120,000 per year.

From the employer

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX.

Responsibilities:

Drive revenue across Hypebeast’s digital, social, branded content, and experiential platforms, meeting assigned quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through consistent prospecting, account growth, and new business development, with accurate forecasting and clear next steps.
Independently own assigned client and agency relationships from outreach and briefing through proposal, negotiation, close, and internal handoff.
Maintain a high volume of account activity, including a baseline expectation of 8 quality client and agency meetings per week, with timely follow-up and responsiveness.
Develop and confidently present strategic, client-ready proposals with clear narratives, deliverables, pricing, and timelines.
Proactively manage opportunities, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration, escalating early when support is needed and demonstrating strong knowledge of Hypebeast’s products, processes, and capabilities.
Leverage AI, technology, marketplace insights, and cultural trends to improve efficiency, inform sales strategy, and proactively identify opportunities.
Take accountability for assigned business by following through on commitments, communicating effectively, and incorporating feedback.

Requirements:

4-6 years of experience in media sales, brand partnerships, marketing, or agency partnerships.
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue or comparable commercial targets.
Experience selling integrated branded content and storytelling-led solutions, not solely standard media.
Strong understanding of the media, publishing, social, marketing and advertising landscape.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to independently lead client conversations and pitches.
Strong operational discipline across pipeline management, forecasting, proposals, follow-up, and internal coordination.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and able to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong understanding of how fashion, footwear, luxury, and beauty brands authentically engage with culture.
Proficient in AI-powered tools and modern sales technology, with the ability to quickly adopt new platforms and use technology to improve productivity, research, organization, and sales effectiveness.
Proactive, accountable and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced sales environment.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your cover letter, CV and expected salary. This position is based and located in New York. Candidate must be eligible to work in the US. Personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only. ---