Account Executive

Account Executive

The Daily Mail reaches over a billion people globally every month. Renowned for its agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations, we deliver a unique editorial blend spanning showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

Our extensive reach, influence, and reader loyalty make us a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. The Daily Mail also maintains a powerful presence across social media, engaging more than 150 million followers and delivering more than 6 billion video views each month across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

About the Role

Daily Mail is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Account Executive, Media Sales to join our U.S. Sales team based in New York. This role will focus on driving revenue growth nationally through strategic partnerships across digital, social, video, branded content, and programmatic solutions. Reporting into senior commercial leadership, this individual will own and grow an individual book of business while developing new relationships across both agencies and client-direct accounts. The ideal candidate is a consultative seller with strong digital media expertise, established industry relationships, and a passion for building integrated marketing solutions.

About What You'll Do

• Meet and exceed revenue goals while surpassing internal KPIs set by management
• Build, manage, and grow an individual sales pipeline through both direct partnerships and programmatic business
• Prospect, pitch, and secure new business opportunities across agencies and client-direct accounts
• Serve as an expert across Daily Mail's portfolio of advertising products and solutions, including digital, social, video, branded content, and custom narratives
• Develop strategic, solution-oriented recommendations that address client goals and business challenges
• Fully manage the sales process and client relationship from initial outreach and brief through execution and renewal
• Build and maintain strong relationships across agency and brand partners, including key stakeholders across multiple departments
• Partner internally with Marketing, Planning, Operations, and Account Management teams to develop proposals, generate leads, convert opportunities, and deliver successful campaigns
• Continually present innovative ideas and integrated solutions that align with evolving client needs
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting
• Prospect for and develop new programmatic revenue streams within assigned territory

About You

• 3+ years of digital media sales experience at a publisher, media company, or agency
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals
• Strong understanding of digital advertising, programmatic, branded content, and social media platforms including Meta, Snap, and TikTok
• Established relationships across key agencies and/or client-direct partners preferred
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate objections and develop strategic recommendations
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Positive attitude, high energy, and collaborative approach
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Onsite 4 days per week, travel as needed

About What We Offer

• Salary range: $90,000-$100,000 base, plus commission, annual salary is commensurate with experience.

• Attractive benefits package, including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k)

• Generous PTO allowance, 401(k) + match, life insurance and wellness programs.

About Our Commitment

Daily Mail US is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to fostering diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in alternative formats or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Any such information will be held separately from your application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.