Senior Sales Director, Luxury
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $186,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Account Management & Renewals opening on the board today ($130k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $97.5k–$269k/yr.
Against the 693 open roles on Retail and consumer sales jobs (typical pay $165k/yr, band $140k–$275k/yr), this one's $186,000/yr sits above the middle. How posted pay is measured.
The posting
Who We Are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
The Team
You'll join our Luxury Sales team, powering high-impact commercial partnerships across Who What Wear, Marie Claire, and the broader Future portfolio. We connect world-class luxury, fashion, watch, and jewelry brands with deeply engaged, style-conscious global audiences. Our team delivers innovative digital, social, video, and event solutions that turn brand ambition into measurable commercial success. In this New York role, you'll drive revenue expansion across a premier luxury account portfolio.
Description
You'll manage and expand our luxury account portfolio across fashion, watches, and jewelry. Operating from our New York office, you'll partner with brand executives and agency leads to deliver integrated commercial campaigns. You'll sell multi-platform packages spanning digital, social, video, branded content, and live events across Who What Wear and Marie Claire. By using Salesforce for pipeline forecasting and partnering with internal creative teams, you'll turn client goals into high-performing commercial revenue.
What You'll Do
You will report into the Luxury Sales Lead
- Manage and grow a portfolio of luxury accounts, delivering against revenue targets and strategic account plans.
- Develop new commercial opportunities across fashion, watch, and jewelry categories through proactive client outreach.
- Sell integrated media partnerships spanning digital, social, video, branded content, live events, and Future Optic solutions.
- Present brand positioning and audience insights during client pitches to secure long-term commercial commitments.
- Partner with Creative Strategy and Client Services teams to build commercially viable proposals and ensure smooth campaign handoffs.
- Maintain pipeline forecasting and account records in Salesforce to track commercial revenue goals.
What You’ll Bring
- Established network of relationships with luxury brands and agency partners across fashion, watches, and jewelry.
- Track record selling integrated media partnerships across digital, social, video, and branded content formats.
- Consultative sales approach with strong proposal development and negotiation skills.
- Commercial judgment and poise navigating multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
- Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and account campaigns.
- Familiarity using Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms for pipeline management and forecasting.
Minimum Requirements
- Professional background in media sales, digital advertising, or commercial partnership management within premium media.
- Experience managing client relationships, sales pipelines, and commercial negotiations.
- Ability to work from our New York office under a hybrid model, working two days a week on-site.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plus a company match
- Uncapped leave
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan
The expected range for this role is $162,000 - $210,000. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days from the New York office.
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Diversity and Inclusion
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educate our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.
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Taken from Future plc's own posting, last seen live on 4 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details, CV and cover letter, then 9 questions (1 written).
- 1.EducationShort answer · optional
- 2.ExperienceShort answer · optional
- 3.SummaryWritten answer · optional
- 4.Do you currently work for a competitor and have a non-compete in place?Pick any: 168594 · 168595
- 5.In which state do you reside?Pick one (53 options)
- 6.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?Pick any: 370827 · 370828
- 7.Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status (e.g. H-1B visa)?Pick one: 372627 · 372628
- 8.Please share your salary expectations.Number
- 9.Have you previously been employed by or worked with Future in any capacity?Pick one: 610889 · 610890
From Future plc's apply page, checked 4 Nov 2026.
About Future plc
Publishes more than 170 specialist media brands (among them Kiplinger, Marie Claire, Who What Wear and Decanter) and sells advertising, branded content, events, licensing and subscriptions to brands, agencies, B2B marketers and readers.
Pay schedule: Salary, with bonus and commission on the sales associate seat and a company profit-share bonus for all when targets are met, plus a Share Incentive Plan; the London role adds a salary sacrifice pension matched up to 5%.
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