Sales Assistant

Hearst Health

Sales Assistant supporting advertising sales across Hearst Magazines’ print, digital, and social brands. Managing RFPs, client requests, insertion orders, reports, expenses, and team administration.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $53,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales support capabilities with a focus on client communication, organization, and attention to detail. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while fostering positive relationships across teams in the media and advertising sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Support ExperienceStrong Written And Verbal CommunicationProficiency In Microsoft OfficeCustomer-Focused ApproachAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Sales DocumentationAdvertising RFP CompletionMarket AnalysisClient ProspectingExpense Management

Soft Skills

OrganizationResourcefulnessSelf-MotivationCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

MediaAdvertisingCustomer ServiceSales ProcessTrade Media

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 liaison between clients and the sales team
Complete advertising RFPs accurately and efficiently
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 sales documentation and paperwork
Prepare competitive share-of-market reports and analyses
Support client prospecting by monitoring trade media for client news, industry developments, and potential opportunities
Manage monthly sales expenses and coordinate travel and other administrative needs for the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ year of experience in sales support, media, advertising, customer service, or a related environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer-focused approach to working with clients and colleagues
Organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivation and a collaborative mindset
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
Based in New York City and required to work in the office four days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing
Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events
Hybrid work flexibility
Employee Resource Groups
Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1
401(k) plan with a generous company match