Advertising Sales Support Specialist (Hybrid)

Hearst Magazines; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hearst Magazines in New York City seeks a Sales Support professional to assist the advertising sales process across a portfolio of 30 brands, spanning print, digital, and social. You will respond to inbound requests, coordinate RFPs, and support insertion orders with the sales team.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work model, four days in the office. Prior experience in media or sales support is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and collaborative mindset with an interest in media or sales.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team across Hearst Magazines' portfolio of 30 brands, spanning print, digital, and social.
• Respond to inbound advertising requests and liaise between Hearst clients and the sales team.
• Complete advertising RFPs accurately and efficiently, ensuring details and deadlines are managed.
• Coordinate client-facing requests, including mass email communications and editorial credits.
• Partner with Business Managers to process insertion orders and maintain sales documentation.
• Prepare competitive share-of-market reports to identify opportunities.
• Support client prospecting by monitoring trade media for relevant client news and opportunities.
• Manage monthly sales expenses and coordinate travel and other administrative needs for the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hearst Magazines in New York City seeks a Sales Support professional to assist the advertising sales process across a portfolio of 30 brands, spanning print, digital, and social. You will respond to inbound requests, coordinate RFPs, and support insertion orders with the sales team.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work model, four days in the office. Prior experience in media or sales support is valued.