Head of Sales - Digital Publications

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated Head of Sales to take on a promising new role to lead a sales team as part of a larger fast-moving, Bristol-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to put their stamp on a growing digital publications team with publications in tech, marketing & sustainability.

The Role:

• Manage a small but growing team of sales professionals
• Implementing & driving sales strategy
• Team training and mentoring – prospecting, pitching, closing, reporting, account management and retention.
• Work with the portfolio director to set sales targets, then work with the wider team to ensure these targets are met
• Drive your own sales across a portfolio of publishing titles
• Work within a team environment, building good on-going relationships with clients to deliver on their objectives.
• Matching client requirements with service packages
• Maintain existing business through client management and repeat business
• Being part of a growing team feeding in new ideas, and growing existing and new business

The Candidate:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5+ years' prior experience in a Head of Sales role
• Training and mentoring experience
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful development and growth strategies
• Focused and goal-oriented
• Bristol/Greater Bristol based