Sales Assistant, Travel Tech CPG Emerging Markets

Job Description

Overview (Why This Role?)
The Sales Assistant is an entry level role that assists the sales team with sales coordination duties and performs the administrative tasks of the Pod sales process, for specific accounts across all 30+ brands within the Hearst portfolio. It is a role that can be grown and developed to the person's individual abilities and goals. This position is responsible for supporting the sales team across print, digital, social and events and requires self-motivation and extreme attention to detail.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the US-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics-inspires, entertains, and builds new and 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)
• Respond to clients relating to in-bound advertising requests.
• Act as liaison between Hearst clients and sales team.
• Accurately complete advertising RFP's.
• Handle mass email blasts, editorial credits, and other client's requests.
• Work with the business managers to process insertion orders and help maintain other critical paperwork as needed.
• Prepare competitive share of market reports & analysis. Aid in client prospecting, share in the responsibility of monitoring trade media for important client information and industry developments.
• Manage sales expenses monthly, arrange travel as needed.
• This position is based in the NYC office 3 days a week. No remote option.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Interest within the media or advertising industry
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, organized, proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Should have MS Office Suite experience (especially Excel, PowerPoint)
• Min 1 year of experience, with interest in media/advertising
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 for this role is $50,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mkk74m-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.