Sales Assistant

Hearst Digital Marketing Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with the Best

Grow Your Skills

Work-Life Harmony

Foster Connection & Belonging

Wellness First

Plan for Your Financial Future

Job summary

Hearst Magazines in New York City is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the advertising sales process across print, digital, and social, helping manage client relationships and sales activities while building the skills to grow within Hearst Magazines.

This role supports the sales team by handling RFPs, coordinating client requests, and preparing reports. It offers hybrid work with four days in the office, and a base salary range of $50,000-$53,000, not eligible for bonus or commission.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in sales support, media, advertising, customer service, or related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrated organization, resourcefulness, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation and collaborative mindset with interest in growing within media, advertising, or sales.

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 liaise between Hearst clients and the sales team.
• Complete advertising RFPs accurately and efficiently, managing details and deadlines.
• 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.
• Prepare competitive share-of-market reports and analyses to help the team 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

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be Part Of What's NextReady to start your career at the intersection of media, advertising, and iconic brands? As a

Be Part Of What's NextReady to start your career at the intersection of media, advertising, and iconic brands? As a Sales Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping our sales organization moving—supporting client relationships and sales activity across print, digital, and social while building the skills and experience to grow your career at Hearst Magazines.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S. inspires and entertains audiences across all media platforms. We are aligned around a unified purpose to tell stories that inspire and inform, to entertain and empower, and to champion diverse voices and perspectives. Our dynamic digital and print brands—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics—inspire, entertain, and create bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social, and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• 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.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 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.
• This role is based in New York City and requires working in the office four days per week as part of our hybrid work model.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary range for this role is $50,000-$53,000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.