Agency Development Manager

Hearst Health

Agency Development Manager responsible for managing commercial campaigns and building agency relationships for Hearst UK. Driving revenue growth across display, partnerships, and key commercial channels.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £35,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own commercial campaigns from pitch through to completion, focusing on Hearst’s biggest opportunities outside of our largest strategic accounts.
Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with agency partners, acting as the primary contact for campaign responses and execution across a portfolio of accounts.
Identify proactive commercial opportunities and generate new business across both existing and prospective agency relationships.
Lead regular agency meetings, business reviews, immersion sessions, presentations and drop-in sessions, sharing campaign performance, market insights and growth opportunities.
Ensure agency partners are consistently updated on Hearst developments, products, commercial opportunities and market positioning across all key channels.
Collaborate closely with Account Managers and Creative Strategy teams during brainstorms to translate ideas into commercially effective campaign strategies.
Maintain a strong understanding of Hearst’s full product offering and confidently position Hearst’s proposition against competitors and wider media channels.
Accurately manage pipeline activity and booked revenue through Salesforce, ensuring reporting and forecasting remain up to date.
Act as an ambassador for Hearst UK and its values, while undertaking any additional duties appropriate to your skills, qualifications and experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a commercial media, agency sales or partnerships role, ideally with 2+ years’ experience.
Strong existing agency relationships, or a proven ability to build and develop them quickly.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
A strong understanding of the digital, print, partnerships and events landscape, alongside a commercially driven mindset.
A proactive and highly motivated approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and drive revenue growth.
Strong organisational, prioritisation and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail and time management.
A collaborative, adaptable and personable approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
A passion for delivering excellent results and exceptional customer service, while thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

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Hard Skills & Tools

SalesforceCampaign managementRevenue forecastingMarket analysisBusiness development

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsPrioritizationMultitaskingAttention to detailCollaborationAdaptability