Hearst is the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic brands including Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Men's Health & Women's Health and Country Living.
At the centre of this portfolio sits Good Housekeeping — one of the UK's most trusted consumer brands. Its accreditation and endorsement offering gives brands the ability to leverage decades of testing expertise and consumer trust.
The Role…
We are hiring a commercially astute Business Development Manager to grow and monetise Good Housekeeping Accreditation and endorsements across Hearst's full brand portfolio.
This is a revenue-owning sales role focused on selling trust at scale.
Hearst operates a 4 hybrid working policy. Four days in the office and one day worked remotely.
Main Duties…
* A defined category portfolio with clear revenue targets
* Full 360 sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, closing, renewals and upsell
* Commercial development of endorsement opportunities across all relevant Hearst brands
* Senior relationships with senior PR contacts and marketing leads and brand directors at key clients
* Strategic category growth in partnership with the Accreditation Lead
You are accountable for driving revenue while ensuring endorsement partnerships work seamlessly across editorial, testing and content teams.
What You'll Be Selling
* Good Housekeeping Accreditation
* The right to leverage trusted endorsements across Hearst brands
* Cross-brand media opportunities within Hearst's premium portfolio
* Long-term brand equity and authority
This is consultative selling. You will demonstrate how a trusted accreditation can be embedded into brand positioning, marketing campaigns and multi-brand activity, leading to a sales uplift for clients.
What Success Looks Like
* Delivery against clear revenue targets
* Strong renewal rates and expanding client portfolios
* Cross-brand endorsement activation in bigger media partnerships
* Category growth driven by proactive pipeline management
About You…
* A proven commercial performer in media, partnerships, PR or agency environments
* Confident pitching senior stakeholders and articulating value
* Strategically minded and comfortable selling multi-brand solutions
* Motivated by targets and energised by closing
* Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments
An existing network within PR agencies and brand teams is highly desirable.
You understand how to turn trusted media endorsement into commercial advantage across a broader portfolio.
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 as well as competitive Holiday Allowance & Summer Fridays
* Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need.
* 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