Italian Speaking Account Manager, Hearst Global Solutions

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Mens & Women’s Health, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Prima. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content - we shape culture.

Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment - all while celebrating the legacy that’s brought us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people’s lives.

We’re proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operate a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. 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.

The Role…

As the Global Account Manager (Italian speaking), you will join Hearst UK at an exciting time, playing a key role in delivering innovative, multi-market campaigns across our global portfolio. Working closely with the Head of Account Management and international sales teams, you’ll lead on responding to client briefs across Italy and Spain, building impactful media plans and driving strong commercial outcomes. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role where you’ll manage campaigns end-to-end while building relationships across global markets and internal teams.

Main Duties…

• Respond to international client briefs and RFPs, creating compelling multi-market media plans aligned to client objectives and commercial targets
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and global sales teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across markets including content, paid media and display
• Lead campaign delivery end-to-end, working with syndication, paid media and local market teams to ensure smooth execution and high-quality output
• Monitor campaign performance against KPIs, providing regular updates and managing optimisations to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded
• Manage all pre-sales and campaign administration, including pipeline tracking, insertion orders, and coordination with finance and operational teams
• Support client communication throughout the campaign lifecycle, delivering updates, reporting and post-campaign analysis with clear insights and recommendations
• Maintain and grow relationships with global publishers and stakeholders across the Hearst network, ensuring best-in-class service and future opportunities

What We Are Looking For…

• Fluency in Italian is essential; Spanish language skills are highly desirable
• Experience in account management, media planning or a client-facing commercial role within digital media or advertising
• Strong understanding of international markets, with awareness of cultural and commercial nuances across regions
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Commercially driven with a strong focus on delivering results and excellent client service
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills, comfortable working with clients and senior stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and markets
• Strong understanding of digital media, including content, social and display campaigns
• Proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-focused, with the ability to influence and problem-solve effectively

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.