Advertising Sales Executive (Academic Publishing)

Location: Must have the right to work and live in the United States and live within commuting distance of the New York or Philadelphia offices. Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in person.

Salary: $70,000–$77,000 USD annual base salary plus bonus

Company

hirify.global is part of Informa, a global academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events organization. Taylor & Francis publishes peer-reviewed journals, books, e-books, and reference works.

What you will do

• Deliver advertising and sponsorship revenue against ambitious targets.
• Identify new business opportunities across designated accounts and emerging territories.
• Develop custom advertising packages for media planners and agencies.
• Build relationships with prospective and existing clients through networking, research, and market engagement.
• Support client meetings, proposals, presentations, and strategic initiatives.
• Attend industry conferences and contribute ideas that improve advertising offerings and client services.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in sales, marketing, or customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport.
• Persistent, resilient, goal-oriented approach and ability to meet targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn CRM platforms.
• Experience or strong interest in online advertising and digital marketing.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, collaboration, and openness to coaching.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working schedule with a balanced hybrid working model.
• 15 paid vacation days, 10 paid sick days, floating holidays, parental leave, and paid leave for life events.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching benefits.
• Paid volunteering days and a paid birthday day off.
• Training, mentorship, coaching, and an individualized professional development plan.
• Inclusive workplace focused on wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Initial screening conversation or short video interview.
• Competency-based interview, followed by a final second-stage interview.