Junior Account Manager

Haymarket Media, Inc•New York, NY

12h•$50,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a high-energy, creative, and results-driven Junior Business Development Manager to join our flagship McKnight’s healthcare media & events portfolio. In this growth-focused commercial role, you will drive new business revenue for our industry-leading print and digital media channels, custom content solutions, and premium live/virtual event portfolios, including the prestigious McKnight’s Women of Distinction, Pinnacle Awards, and Tech Awards. This position offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission potential, making it ideal for a self-motivated, ambitious sales professional looking to build a lucrative career in B2B media and events. You will focus on driving top-of-funnel lead generation, forging relationships with direct clients and agencies, and expanding our reach into exciting non-endemic growth categories (such as tech, finance, staffing, automotive, and specialized services).

Requirements

Minimum of 1+, ideally with 3+ years of hands-on sales, business development, agency, or lead generation experience (media, events, SaaS, or sponsorship sales preferred)
Driven by outbound outreach, cold calling/emailing, LinkedIn networking, and turning cold prospects into long-term commercial partners
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills—able to articulate the value of B2B media audiences to key marketing decision-makers
Ability to understand client ROI, align client KPIs with McKnight’s custom solutions, and negotiate win-win agreements
Comfortable utilizing Salesforce or similar CRMs, sales enablement tools, and managing multiple campaign pipelines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding activity metrics or sales quotas
Entrepreneurial mindset with a curiosity for emerging market trends and non-endemic business opportunities
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
Customer centric approach in client communication and support
Detail-oriented and accurate, able to manage simultaneous activities effectively
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally—oral, written and visual
Set priorities wisely, multitask, and can solve complex problems
Ability to develop strategic, proactive relationships with potential sponsors and corporate partners, and other supporters
Superb networking, teamwork, negotiation, and interpersonal/diplomatic skills

Responsibilities

Drive net new revenue through new client acquisition for our print and digital media, custom content offerings, and in-person and virtual events portfolio.
Partner with direct advertisers and agencies to pitch integrated marketing solutions across digital media, custom content, high-value webinars, and flagship award galas.
Maintain rigorous CRM (Salesforce) hygiene, tracking activity, managing sales funnels, and contributing to accurate monthly revenue forecasts.
Work closely with editorial, custom content, marketing, and events teams to draft compelling proposals and ensure seamless campaign delivery for clients.

Benefits

A competitive compensation package
The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000 plus uncapped commission. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee referral awards
Tuition reimbursement
Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment
Three Week “Work from Anywhere” benefit, to ensure work life balance