Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk (site-based)
Join the UK’s leading independent agricultural media brand!
For over 46 years, Farmers Guide has been the UK’s favourite farming magazine, delivered direct to the decision maker free every month.
As the only farming magazine in the UK with a growing circulation, Farmers Guide boasts strong sales figures, an average of 96% repeat advertising customers and is constantly evolving to produce more advertising opportunities.
We’re looking for an experienced sales manager to join the team and help guide the strong sales department, guiding them through as our business evolves.
Alongside Farmers Guide, we have an additional print title, Fruit & Vine, plus online platforms for both publications, and our online classified sales brand, FarmAds. With so much on offer, it’s vital the successful applicant can manage various deadlines, handle local and national client relationships and keep sales on track.
This is an exciting role that will allow you to bring in your own ideas, experience and style to take our brands to new levels. As a small business, you’ll be a big part of our team and your involvement will be essential.
What will the role involve?
* Managing and growing an existing sales team
* Ensuring commissions and targets are in line with the business aims
* Working with our creative teams in marketing and editorial to ensure we’re producing the best product possible
* Monitor sales performance, forecasting, and revenue growth.
What will the successful candidate look like?
The sales team and business is already very productive, so we need someone with experience to hit the ground running. Essential skills as follows:
* Three years+ proven sales management
* Experience with managing teams
* Strong understanding of print, digital advertising, sponsorships, events
* Strong negotiation and presentation skills
* Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple projects
* Genuine interest in the agricultural industry or willingness to learn
* Ability to commute to Stowmarket each day.
What are the benefits?
* Competitive salary + commission
* Company pension
* On-site free parking
* Established brand with loyal client base
* Opportunities for growth and progression
* Staff facilities including staff room and a coffee machine.
Send your CV and a short covering note to Greg@farmersguide.co.uk with the subject line: Advertising Sales Manager – Farmers Guide.
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