Role Overview
The Athletic is hiring a Sales Director (New York, New York). This is a full-time role in New York, New York. Part of The Athletic's Brand hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Brand roles is $100k-$125k (based on 234 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
About Us
Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.
About The Role
The Athletic is seeking an experienced Sales Director to help expand its Advertising business to be an industry leader. You will be a key member of our growing Brand Partnerships sales team responsible for driving ad revenue via client direct and agency relationships. In this role you will own the end to end sales process for new sourcing, developing, and partnering with new ad partners who want to get their brand in front of The Athletic’s audience across all platforms including web, mobile, audio, newsletters, and social media. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing ad partners in order to drive renewals and support ongoing business. This is a temporary role running from September - November 2026 & March - April 2027.
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How do I apply for the Sales Director (New York, New York) position at The Athletic?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to The Athletic. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Sales Director (New York, New York) position at The Athletic located?
This position is based in New York, New York. The Athletic has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Sales Director (New York, New York) at The Athletic earn?
The Athletic has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Sales Director (New York, New York) role at The Athletic posted?
This role was posted on June 2, 2026 (38 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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