Full-Time

Senior Account Executive

Lifestyle / Non-Endemic

Hypebeast

Hypebeast

501-1,000 employees

Online streetwear retailer with editorials

Compensation Overview

$110k - $120k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Must be eligible to work in the US.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Social Media
Requirements
  • 4 - 6 years of experience in media sales, brand partnerships, or agency partnerships.
  • Track record of hitting targets (revenue or comparable KPI goals).
  • Experience selling branded content and storytelling-led solutions (not just standard media).
  • Strong understanding of media/publishing industry and landscape, with an emphasis on social media.
  • Exceptional presentation skills with comfort leading meetings and pitching ideas.
  • Solid operational discipline (pipeline, forecasting, internal coordination).
  • Strong understanding of how brands show up credibly in culture and social.
  • Well-organized and attention to detail.
  • Able to work independently and effectively is a must.
Responsibilities
  • Drive revenue across HYPEBEAST’s media platform - digital, social, experiential, etc.
  • Achieve annual gross revenue across digital, social, branded content, and experiential partnerships. Must meet Quarterly revenue targets.
  • Develop a sales pipeline of revenue driving opportunities.
  • Independently manage key client and agency relationships as the day-to-day lead.
  • Must execute a high volume of day-to-day account activity, including weekly meetings with clients and agency partners.
  • Build integrated proposals across digital, social, and experiential (with strong narrative + clear deliverables).
  • Define and develop new business opportunities with advertisers and agencies
  • Lead internal working sessions with Creative/Editorial/Production to shape concepts, scopes, and timelines.
  • Support team development by sharing key marketplace learnings and best practices.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of HYPEBEAST’s product offering and portfolio of services.
  • Maintain a finger on the pulse of cultural shifts, proactively conducting research and analysis to inform sales strategy and stay ahead of the general media landscape.

HYPEBEAST operates as an online platform for men's contemporary fashion and streetwear that combines e-commerce with editorial content. It sells clothing, footwear, and accessories and often features limited-edition collaborations and capsule collections, with products delivered through its online store. Its editorial side publishes news, trend reports, and features on fashion and culture, helping to attract and engage a young, urban audience and monetize through advertising and sponsored posts. The platform differentiates itself by pairing direct-to-consumer retail with curated cultural content and exclusive drops, creating a destination that blends shopping with media. The company aims to be a global hub for streetwear and contemporary fashion, connecting trends, brands, and consumers through both commerce and editorial influence.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hong Kong

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI content creation tools amplify editorial reach without replacing human creativity and judgment.
  • Hypegolf's Japan expansion demonstrates successful category diversification beyond core streetwear market.
  • Young, tech-savvy audience highly receptive to digital marketing and sponsored content partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Stock price declined 22.39% year-over-year, signaling investor confidence erosion and capital constraints.
  • TikTok's algorithm-driven discovery diverts 40% Gen Z traffic from Hypebeast editorial platforms.
  • China's data localization laws force HBX delisting, eliminating 30% of e-commerce revenue.

What makes Hypebeast unique

  • Hypebeast combines editorial authority with e-commerce, establishing thought leadership in streetwear.
  • Diversified revenue streams from product sales, advertising, and brand collaborations reduce dependency.
  • Physical retail expansion through Hypegolf and flagship stores strengthens offline brand presence.

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