At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Independent Agency Executive to start the next chapter in your career. You play a key role in our Indies team, responsible for driving display revenue (across Print, Digital, and Programmatic) for the renowned Hearst portfolio. You will work closely with the Independents Agency Director and two team members, helping shape strategies to maximize revenue potential from independent agencies.

Your focus will be on cultivating relationships and uncovering new business opportunities with existing, lapsed, and new clients, prioritising the volume of bookings. Beyond display revenue, you’ll also encourage engagement with content partnerships, bespoke brand events, newsletters, and more.

This is a fast-paced role where your success lies in expanding our presence across independent agencies. If you're passionate about growing business, love working across diverse clients, and are excited by creative commercial opportunities, this role is for you.

 

ABOUT YOU

Willingness to develop display (Print & Digital) advertising sales capabilities & Indies relationship management Understanding of the print market & its dynamics, with a hunger to achieve & exceed revenue targets Sales & negotiation skills with the ability to identify client needs and provide tailored solutions Exposure to CRM tools / platforms for efficient pipeline management and accurate revenue forecasting Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client direct relationships across all levels Strong analytical mindset with the ability to gather & analyse market data / competitor insights to inform sales strategies Results-driven, self-motivated & enthusiastic about chasing down print & digital display opportunities to drive revenue growth Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Media Planning, Account Management & Brand portfolios

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:

25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) - pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees Hybrid working  Discounted gym membership Healthcare cash plan Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause Life assurance and pension scheme Regular socials and more!

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.