Senior Account Executive

Company Description

Modern Luxury is the nation’s largest luxury media company, connecting with an audience of more than 16 million. With over 85 brands across 22 markets, we provide premium marketing solutions that allow luxury brands to engage with affluent audiences in meaningful ways. Our platform empowers brands to connect through print, digital, and experiential channels in prominent cities across the U.S. At Modern Luxury, we focus on fostering connection and community through innovative and premium media offerings.

Senior Account Executive, Modern Luxury Philadelphia Style

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Reports To: President / Group Publisher

Modern Luxury —the nation’s largest luxury media company—is seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive to join the team at Philadelphia Style , one of the company’s flagship Mid-Atlantic titles. This role is ideal for a high-energy, relationship-driven seller who thrives in a luxury environment and excels at building deep client partnerships across print, digital, experiential, and custom content platforms.

2026 will be one of the most important years in Philadelphia’s modern history—from the Semiquincentennial (America 250) to FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star, major national events, and unprecedented tourism and relocation trends. This role is central to helping premier brands capitalize on this moment while leveraging the unmatched reach and influence of Philadelphia Style.

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Role Overview

The Senior Account Executive will manage and grow a high-value book of business while prospecting aggressively across luxury categories including real estate, hospitality, automotive, fashion, beauty, design, dining, medical, and high-net-worth services. This individual will be responsible for developing integrated proposals, owning the full sales cycle, and representing the Philadelphia Style brand at client meetings and major events.

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Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through acquisition of new business and expansion of existing accounts

• Develop integrated, cross-platform proposals (print, digital, social, branded content, experiential) tailored to client objectives

• Manage a high-activity pipeline and meet monthly/quarterly revenue goals

• Cultivate strong relationships with decision-makers, agencies, marketing executives, and luxury-sector leaders

• Represent Philadelphia Style at events, client activations, and industry functions (evenings/weekends as needed)

• Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, and production teams to deliver best-in-class client experiences

• Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM tracking

• Serve as an ambassador of the Modern Luxury brand and uphold the highest professional standards

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Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of relevant sales experience (luxury, media, advertising digital media sales, or related industry preferred)

• Proven track record of building and closing business in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to analyze client needs, craft solutions, and confidently present strategy

• Experience with agencies, luxury brands, and premium lifestyle categories is a plus

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Qualifications & Skills

1. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management abilities

2. Ability to create sophisticated, fully integrated proposals

3. Confident public speaking and presentation skills

4. Strategic problem-solving and consultative selling approach

5. Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events when required

6. Understanding of the publishing and advertising ecosystem, including agency dynamics and luxury client expectations

7. Self-motivated team player with a high level of professionalism

8. Must live in the Greater Philadelphia region and have reliable transportation for meetings and events- work from office 3 days a week.

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Compensation

Salary Range: Base + commission and benefits

Commensurate with experience and portfolio strength.

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How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover note to:

John Colabelli

Jcolabelli@modernluxury.com