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About the Role
As a Sales Assistant, you will support the sales team in managing client relationships and sales activities across print, digital, and social media. This role is crucial for keeping the sales organization efficient and offers opportunities for career growth within Hearst Magazines.
Responsibilities
- Support the sales team throughout the advertising sales process for assigned accounts across Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of 30 brands, spanning print, digital, and social.
- Respond to inbound advertising requests and serve as a reliable liaison between Hearst clients and the sales team.
- Complete advertising RFPs accurately and efficiently, ensuring details and deadlines are carefully managed.
- Coordinate client-facing requests, including mass email communications, editorial credits, and other sales support needs.
- Partner with Business Managers to process insertion orders and maintain critical sales documentation and paperwork.
- Prepare competitive share-of-market reports and analyses to help the team identify opportunities and make informed decisions.
- Support client prospecting by monitoring trade media for relevant client news, industry developments, and potential opportunities.
- Manage monthly sales expenses and coordinate travel and other administrative needs for the team.
Requirements
- 1+ year of experience in sales support, media, advertising, customer service, or a related environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to working with clients and colleagues.
- Demonstrated organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation and a collaborative mindset, with an interest in learning and growing within media, advertising, or sales.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively across teams and build positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Sales Support
- Media
- Advertising
- Customer Service
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1+ year
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000—$50,000 USD
Benefits
- Medical insurance from Day 1
- Dental insurance from Day 1
- Vision insurance from Day 1
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Access to innovative training programs
- Immersive workshops
- Exclusive industry events
- Employee Resource Groups
About the Company
- Hearst Magazines creates media that moves minds, products, and ideas.
- Portfolio includes 30 iconic brands such as Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and Road & Track.
- Reaches nearly 130 million people each month.
- Combines trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data, and commerce.
- Creates experiences that inform, inspire, and entertain audiences globally.