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Sales Assistant, Media Solutions

Hearst

Chicago, IL 10-07-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
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Hearst Magazines is seeking a Sales Assistant to work with Hearst Media Solutions, our corporate sales organization focused on generating advertising revenue on a wide range of accounts. The position reports to the VP, Executive Director and supports two Corporate Advertising Managers. The Sales Assistant will be responsible for working closely with Advertising Managers to help complete and track RFP's and assist with general administrative tasks.

This is a true hands-on-experience for the right candidate who takes full advantage of the opportunity and is looking to grow their career in media sales or marketing.

What You'll Do
• Handle requests/process for RFP completion which includes acting as liaison to individual brand titles, marketing req forms; research; positioning requests (you will be trained)
• Track positioning for print
• Manage insertion order approval and confirm layout
• Maintain Salesforce updates--print and digital
• Manage internal communication with Hearst Media Solutions teams along with the Integrated Brands sales and marketing teams
• Administrative duties including managing calendar, booking travel, submitting expenses and assisting with client entertaining including reservations and event management.

Who You Are
• You are able to multi-task, have strong organizational skills and work in fast-paced high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• You are proactive and have a strong sense of ownership and pride of work
• You have strong interpersonal skills with highly collaborative style
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• You have superior attention to detail and timely follow-through

Requirements/Skills/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of programs
• Punctual

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d29x36-3-141-41-187-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Hearst

Hearst Magazines isone of the largest publishers in the world, with more than25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and O the Oprah Magazine. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.