Sales Manager

Overview (Why This Role?)

Hearst Magazines is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join the Beauty & Retail Pod focused on generating ad revenue for key accounts across all 25+ brands within the Hearst portfolio. This position reports into the Category Lead and is responsible for driving revenue across digital, social, and print. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with extreme attention to detail that will drive results. 

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—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)

• Represent a defined list of Beauty & Retail accounts for the entire Hearst Magazine Portfolio (25+ brands) driving sales across all digital, social, and print 
• Execute sales tactics, implement marketing strategies, and deliver effective sales presentations 
• Effectively communicate clients’ key KPI’s to internal marketing, research, content & talent teams in response to RFPs and develop proactive client proposals 
• Manage your business daily, through Salesforce, and project future revenue quarterly for both digital and print  
• Provide valuable feedback to management including specific category solutions and intel to improve sales and marketing strategies.
• Achieve and exceed sales quota 

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 4+ years of relevant media experience
• Deep industry contacts and positive relationships with client and agency partners in the Beauty & Retail industry 
• A self-starter who instinctively takes charge has a positive ‘team player’ approach and is comfortable in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment
• Analytical, strategic thinker, creative problem solver, and resourceful
• An individual who works well within a corporate and creative environment
• Superior attention to detail and timely follow-through is critical
• Relationship builder, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and a working knowledge of all social platforms
• Salesforce knowledge a plus
• This position is based in the NYC office 4 days a week. No remote option.

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 $88,000-$101,000. 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.