Global Account Executive, Hearst Global Solutions (12 Month FTC) in London

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men’s & Women’s Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content – we shape culture. We’re proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history. Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Fridays. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary: Circa £35,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role: As the Global Account Manager, you will manage global opportunities from brief stage to final report across Hearst’s worldwide digital portfolio. You will own the pre-sale process - shaping smart, multi-market media strategies that bring creative ideas to life. Along the way, you will be the key connector, managing client and sales conversations while building strong relationships with Hearst publishers around the world.

Main Duties:

• Management of global client opportunities from brief to proposal, leading the response to RFPs by shaping media strategies across multiple international markets.
• Maintain a strong understanding of global media products, innovations, and market nuances, proactively identifying opportunities to add value for clients and sales teams.
• Act as the main point of contact to internal sales teams, managing communication, expectations, and relationships throughout the process.
• Build compelling, insight-led campaign proposals by selecting the right mix of digital, print, social, content, and event solutions to meet client objectives.
• Coordinate with international publisher teams and internal specialists to confirm inventory, costs, timelines, and delivery of campaigns.
• Oversee campaign delivery end-to-end, tracking performance against KPIs, resolving issues, and ensuring a consistently high standard of client service.
• Manage reporting and post-campaign analysis, turning results into clear insights and recommendations to support renewals and future growth.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience managing digital and multi-market media campaigns, with clear ownership from brief through delivery and reporting.
• Strong commercial and sales mindset, with the ability to shape proposals, negotiate with stakeholders, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working across multiple teams and territories.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and problem-solve to deliver the best outcome for clients.

Benefits:

Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life. Hearst Exclusives - Only for You! 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!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best 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.

Financial Wellness: Boost Your Budget 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.

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.