Sales Director

<div class="content-intro"><div id="labeledImage.LOCATION" class="WIFG" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WNHJ"> <div id="labeledImage.LOCATION--uid38" class="WE-Y WMXY WBAB WF0Y" data-automation-id="responsiveMonikerInput" data-metadata-id="labeledImage.LOCATION" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="0"> <div class="WJ-Y"> <p><strong>The <a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"><u>mission</u></a> of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p>The New York Times' Advertising team is looking for a Sales Director to join our Healthcare team. Sales Directors use existing relationships and establish new ones across agency and client groups to secure advertising investment and ensure success of campaigns. You will tailor and pivot the NYT pitch and solution based on advertisers' needs and goals. Through a consultative approach, you will pitch to clients our full New York Times portfolio, which includes The Athletic, NYT Cooking, Wirecutter, NYT News, Games, Audio, and more.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Your primary goal is to grow and diversify the advertising revenue from a slate of Healthcare accounts. You are a team player and contribute to the goals and success of The NYT's Advertising Department, and our mission. You will be external-facing, meeting with clients in person frequently, and travel for client meetings will be necessary. This is a hybrid role based in our New York headquarters, reporting to the Senior Head of Industry, Public Policy. You can typically expect to be in the office 3 days per week.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee and grow a portfolio of Healthcare client and agency relationships, building influence with senior decision-makers and expanding partnership depth over time.</li> <li>Lead account strategy and execution, with full accountability for revenue delivery against annual goals.</li> <li>Identify, and close complex advertising opportunities, independently leading deal strategy while engagin