🌟 Media Specialist
📍 Location: Shoreditch, London (On-site)
💰 Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Uncapped Commission (£60,000–£70,000+ OTE)
🚀 About Hurst Media Company
At Hurst Media Company, we’re the UK’s trusted media publisher – working with The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Metro, The Telegraph, The Sun, OK! Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, New Scientist… and many more!
We publish trusted, positive content that gets brands, products and services noticed – whether it’s 🎨 art lovers, 👩💼 business professionals, 💪 fitness fans, 🥦 foodies, or 👰 brides-to-be.
💼 The Role
As a Media Specialist, you’ll be the key point of contact for clients – managing accounts, nurturing relationships, and driving growth. You’ll also play a vital role in generating new leads and developing business across specific themes and sectors.
👉 You’ll be:
* 🤝 Managing accounts & growing spend with historic clients and inbound enquiries
* 🔎 Generating new leads in specialist sectors
* 📞 Canvassing prospects via phone, email & LinkedIn
* 💡 Selling trusted advertising & content marketing solutions
* 📝 Maintaining accurate CRM records
* 🎯 Exceeding KPIs in sales, call time, cross-selling & lead generation
* 🔗 Liaising with internal teams to deliver seamless campaigns
* 🌍 Staying ahead of press & digital media trends
🙌 What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
✨ Strong communicator with a professional phone manner
✨ Highly organised with excellent time management
✨ Experienced in media sales with proven performance
✨ Deep knowledge of press, digital, OOH and/or broadcast media
✨ Understanding of sales, marketing & advertising
✨ Comfortable using CRM systems
Character:
⚡ Trustworthy, persuasive & personable
⚡ Confident & self-motivated
⚡ Resilient – good with rejection & feedback
⚡ Energetic, hardworking & tenacious
⚡ Ambitious with a drive to learn & grow
🎁 Perks & Benefits
✅ Ongoing training & coaching
✅ Clear career progression opportunities
✅ 29 days’ holiday + your birthday off 🥳
✅ Health, dental & optical cover
✅ Gym membership & Cycle to Work scheme 🚴
✅ Seasonal bonuses & regular cash incentives 💸
✅ Monthly socials 🎉 + fresh fruit & refreshments 🍎
✅ Company phone & laptop provided
💷 The Package
* Base Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
* Commission: £25,000+ (Uncapped)
* Total OTE: £60,000 – £70,000+
* 🔥 If you’re a proven media sales professional with account management expertise and want to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!