Accreditation Business Development Manager (Mat Cover)

Hearst Communications, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accreditation Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to drive revenue through innovative client engagement and collaboration. With ongoing training and a supportive environment, you will develop expertise in endorsements and customer service excellence. The company values creativity and diversity, fostering a culture where every voice is heard. Join this forward-thinking organization and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact in the industry while enjoying a range of attractive perks and benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Charity day

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Dynamic sales person with a focus on client relationships and revenue targets.
• Ability to collaborate and celebrate team successes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture new and renewal business through key client categories.
• Maximize revenue for the Accreditation line and ensure adherence to strategy.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Market Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as an Accreditation Business Development Manager to start the next chapter in your career.

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

Built on decades of product testing from the Good Housekeeping Institute and expert editorial know-how, an endorsement from one of Hearst’s brands goes a long way. The Accreditation team offers a range of endorsements to clients, based on the expertise and trust we have built with consumers over the last 100 years. We are looking for a dynamic sales person to join our team as an Accreditation Business Development Manager. Ongoing training will be provided to support and upskill you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have 2 positions available - Mat Cover, 12 months FTC

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and nurturing new & renewal business through key client categories, working with all clients within the category
2. Maximising revenue for the Accreditation line
3. Ensuring category strategy is developed and adhered to, in collaboration with the Accreditation Lead
4. External market understanding around endorsements & key client categories
5. Provide excellent levels of customer service
6. Become an expert in Accreditation and how it can benefit your client group

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be actively selling to clients and PR agencies, driving towards our team & your individual revenue targets. You’re a natural team player who can collaborate and celebrate your teams’ successes, who gets a buzz from closing a deal, with an understanding of how your independent contributions to the business play a key role in your team targets.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:

• 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) - pro-rated for part-time or fixed-term employees
• Hybrid working – Three days per week in the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular socials and more!

There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.