Executive Sales Director – Financial Services

New York, NY | Hybrid/On-Site

OTE: $300,000–$340,000

AC Lion has been engaged by a fast-growing, premium digital media platform to identify an Executive Sales Director focused on the Financial Services vertical.

This is a senior commercial role responsible for driving revenue growth across both consumer and B2B financial services brands. The ideal candidate brings deep relationships across brand and agency decision-makers, a consultative sales mindset, and a proven ability to close high-value partnerships within digital media environments.

This opportunity sits within a highly visible commercial team and offers meaningful exposure to executive leadership inside a dynamic, high-growth media company.

The Opportunity

The Executive Sales Director will:

• Own and grow revenue across the Financial Services vertical
• Manage and expand a portfolio of existing accounts while driving new business
• Develop and execute category growth strategies
• Evangelize a premium media brand and its advertising solutions to senior marketing decision-makers
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through renewal and upsell
• Partner cross-functionally with Account Management and Marketing to build compelling go-to-market materials
• Forecast and report on pipeline and performance metrics
• Carry and exceed a defined revenue quota

What We’re Looking For

• 8–10+ years of digital media sales experience
• Demonstrated success selling into Financial Services brands (consumer and/or B2B)
• Strong consultative sales approach
• Established relationships across brand and agency stakeholders
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and strategic partnerships
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Compensation & Benefits

• On-Target Earnings: $300,000–$340,000
• Flexible PTO plus company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Equity participation
• Significant growth opportunity within a scaling organization

If you’re a senior media sales leader with deep Financial Services relationships and are looking to play a meaningful role in scaling a premium media platform, we’d love to connect.