Job Title - Trainee Media Sales Executive
Salary - £26'500 basic + uncapped commission - in the region of 35k OTE
Location - Hammersmith, London - 3 days in office and 2 days working from home
Position
Selling both Print and Digital Advertising for a unique market leading Consumer Magazine
This opportunity is extremely unique, as a sales executive you will be trained to sell across print, digital and moving forward exhibition space. Fantastic chance for someone looking to build a career in media and consumer press.
If you have just finished University or looking to make a change in your career, this company is hugely supportive and successful. Excellent training, earning and future opportunities offered in sales.
Trainee Media Sales Vacancy Spec
My client is the leading self-build magazine in the UK. It is targeted at consumers who are seeking to create their dream home either via a new build or a major renovation. The dynamics of the market are such that although it is a consumer brand, the readers have spending power more commonly seen in B2B media.
The company has invested heavily in the product and the staff and as a result in recent years the magazine has moved from 3 rd to 1 st place in regards to its ABC circulation figure.
My client believes passionately in investing in its staff and work environment to maximise the growth of team members and the business as a whole. Benefits include; a commitment to continual training both internally and externally, a high quality office, flexible WFH policy, private medical cover (including 24/7 private GP and Mental Health Helplines) and a flexible holiday scheme where you can buy/sell extra holiday.
As part of a customer- focused approach advertising sales are now being made on a platform-neutral basis, so that customers can buy print and digital packages from the same sales contact. They are looking for an energetic and highly motivated account executive to join its sales team. The primary focus of the role will be selling classified advertising solutions both in print and online to existing and new customers.
As the candidate's experience grows they will be able to sell packages across the portfolio of print, digital and events. Sales experience is not essential but would be an advantage. This role reports to the Sales Director.
Responsibilities of role:
Managing an existing client base who already advertise.
Developing new business from chosen sectors primarily via telephone but also via email and face to face.
Selling Classified, IN FOCUS, email promotions and web advertising
Working with the rest of the sales and editorial teams to enhance the brand.
Client management
Helping maintain the classified ad list for Build and its direct competitors.
For more information on this role and an opportunity to receive a job spec please email your CV.