Sales Assistant

Be Part of What's Next

Ready 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.

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

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