Sales Assistant

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

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

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.

Be Part Of What's Next

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About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

We create media that moves minds, products and ideas.

Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands - including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and Road & Track - reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe.

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.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

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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 benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Compensation

The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range:

$50,000 - $50,000 USD