The Company
Our client is a well-established B2B market publisher and exhibition organiser. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, the organisation is focused on continued growth across publishing, exhibitions, and digital media, offering an exciting and fast-paced environment for commercially driven professionals.
The Role
We are delighted to be assisting our client with their requirement for a Media Sales Executive. This role is predominantly telesales-based, with an element of field sales, operating on an approximate 80/20 split.
The position is also split between working on the publishing and exhibition sides of the business, giving you exposure to both advertising sales and exhibition stand sales.
Responsibilities will include:
* Selling advertising space to new and existing customers across established B2B publications within the print and sign sectors
* Managing and developing relationships with customers who have an ongoing need to advertise within their market
* Selling exhibition stand space for leading UK industry exhibitions, often working with the same customers as the publishing side
* Developing new leads and supporting stand sales for a newer exhibition running alongside an established flagship event
* Contributing ideas and showing initiative within a highly entrepreneurial team environment
The Person
Our client is looking for a confident, individual with excellent communication skills. Youll be comfortable working under pressure in a busy sales environment and bring a positive, proactive approach to your work.
Resilience and persistence are key, along with the ability to stay motivated and focused. Youll need to be equally comfortable with telephone-based sales and face-to-face meetings.
* Previous sales experience is essential, particularly telephone-based sales
* Outbound telesales experience is especially relevant
* Experience within publishing or media sales would be a strong advantage
* A stable work history is essential
* Good general computer skills
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong spelling and numerical ability
* Full UK driving licence is essential
The Salary:
£28,000 £30,000 with commission structure offering a realistic first-year OTE of £40,000 £50,000
The Hours:
Monday Friday, 9.00am 5.00pm (one hour lunch)
The Holidays:
20 days per year plus bank and public holidays
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