Advertising Sales Executive

Job Description

Independent media business specialises in business‑to‑business magazines, print and online, as well as conferences seeks a highly ambitious, polished media sales candidate to join their small but growing team. Our client is a family‑run business with a fantastic company ethos and a relaxed media environment.

Hybrid work model based in SW London.

Role Overview

The successful candidate must be well‑spoken and presentable with a pleasant, friendly and confident telephone manner. They will be responsible for the selling of advertising, principally in print, but also increasingly online (website and newsletters) to existing and potential clients. This role covers both new business outreach and the management of some existing accounts. The position would suit a junior level salesperson looking to advance their career and to gain more responsibility.

They must be available to travel to trade shows within Europe and potentially further afield, and may also be required to sell on other titles/products within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell display advertising
• Build and develop relationships with clients
• Represent the company to the highest standard
• Meet and exceed sales targets

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully hitting targets and growing client base
• Entrepreneurial personality who owns their accounts
• Good communication skills, confident on the phone and in person
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and client meetings

Due to high application numbers we cannot reply to every application. Successful candidates will be contacted within 3 working days.