Business Development Manager (FTC)

Hearst; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hearst UK as a Business Development Manager in a fixed-term contract to lead efforts in developing and maintaining client relationships. With a focus on maximizing revenue and providing excellent customer service, this role offers exciting challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Benefit from hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and a range of perks designed for your well-being.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Discounted gym membership

Charity day

Life assurance and pension scheme

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and client management.
• Strong understanding of customer service principles.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and nurturing new & renewal business.
• Maximising revenue for the Accreditation line.
• Ensuring category strategy is adhered to.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Job description

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Hearst

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London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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 offer a range of endorsements to clients, based on the expertise and trust we have built with consumers over the last 100years. 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:

• Developing and nurturing new & renewal business through key client categories, working with all clients within the category
• Maximising revenue for the Accreditation line
• Ensuring category strategy is developed and adhered to, in collaboration with the Accreditation Lead
• External market understanding around endorsements & key client categories
• Provide excellent levels of customer service
• 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 on 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
• 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 feelsheard.