Executive Sales Director

The Daily Front Row / The Only Agency

About The Daily Front Row & The Only Agency

The Daily Front Row is a leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle media brand known for its authoritative and entertaining editorial voice. The brand provides an insider’s perspective on tastemakers, trends, and cultural influencers shaping the industry. Its properties include a New York Fashion Week staple, The Daily, and the Hamptons publication The Daily Summer.

The Only Agency is a global leader in creative talent representation across fashion, beauty, music, entertainment, and sports. Following its strategic acquisition of The Daily Front Row, the two organizations now combine their complementary strengths while maintaining full editorial independence. Together, they deliver innovative storytelling, cultural influence, and premium brand experiences.

As a multi-channel media brand, The Daily Front Row connects brands and consumers through high-profile events, editorial platforms, and integrated marketing programs.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive Sales Director to lead business development and sales initiatives across our portfolio of fashion publications, events, and experiential offerings.

This highly entrepreneurial, relationship-driven role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is a well-connected industry professional with a strong network in fashion, beauty, and luxury lifestyle sectors and a proven track record in multi-channel media sales.

You will drive revenue through innovative print, digital, event, and experiential programs while managing client relationships and collaborating across internal teams to deliver maximum value.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Lead all sales and business development initiatives for core publications and events
• Identify and secure new sponsors and advertisers across fashion, beauty, luxury, hospitality, and lifestyle categories
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and key accounts
• Oversee proposal development and pitch processes to ensure strategic and creative excellence

Revenue Growth & Expansion

• Partner with management to identify and convert organic growth opportunities
• Define revenue targets, pricing structures, and forecasting models
• Track and analyze pipeline performance, conversion rates, and revenue metrics
• Drive expansion within existing client relationships

Omnichannel Strategy

• Design and deliver custom omnichannel marketing activations and branded programs
• Develop integrated media packages including print, digital, content, and event sponsorships
• Maximize client return on investment through innovative campaigns

Market Strategy & Positioning

• Support refinement of market positioning and go-to-market strategy following the merger
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs
• Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and forums

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a high-performing growth and sales team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance
• Partner with editorial, creative, events, and operations teams to ensure alignment
• Ensure seamless execution from strategy to delivery

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client leadership at the Director level or above
• Experience in fashion media, publishing, or luxury lifestyle industries preferred
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-channel sales pipelines
• Expertise in selling integrated media and experiential packages
• Demonstrated success in expanding client bases and securing major accounts
• Strong strategic, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Why Join The Daily Front Row

• Opportunity to lead growth for a respected, multi-channel media brand
• Direct access to top-tier brands and industry decision-makers
• Ability to shape new revenue models and go-to-market strategies
• Be part of a powerful merger between two industry leaders
• Work within a culture driven by creativity, influence, and innovation