There is an exciting opportunity to join Apollo as the Media Sales and Partnerships Manager within our commercial team. Based in London, this is the chance to advance a career in advertising sales and partnerships at one of the world’s most prestigious art magazines.
About the job:
As part of the Apollo commercial team, the Media Sales and Partnerships Manager will be responsible for selling advertising into the magazine and our digital platforms, managing our art fair and media partnerships and being an ambassador for Apollo at industry events.
This is a varied role and would ideally suit someone who is interested in the international art scene and who will thrive on building connections and relationships that deliver revenue for the company. This role will require some international travel. Languages are useful but not obligatory.
Key Responsibilities:
Advertising Sales
- Sell print and digital advertising to existing and new clients, working closely with our Advertising Director to drive revenue across all channels
- Research and identify opportunities for securing new business for Apollo
- Prepare effective proposals and presentations and actively follow up leads
- Create and manage a new business pipeline
- Provide excellent client management and after-sales service
- Regularly visit both existing and potential gallery clients
- Build mutually rewarding relationships with your client base keeping abreast of the latest news and relevant market information
- Stay abreast of competitor titles and the latest in advertising trends
Partnerships:
- Manage Apollo fair/media partnerships from initial contact through to the implementation of agreements
- Provide post-event reporting as required
- Develop a strategy to improve partnership performance
Occasionally represent Apollo on the booths we take at major art fairs
Key Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience of selling advertising to an art world client base/or similar for print and online
- Strong and detailed knowledge of the art world
- Good understanding of the cultural media landscape
- A persuasive communicator with excellent relationship-building skills; comfortable with cold calling and/or visiting new prospects in person
- A tenacious approach to new business and a commitment to providing excellent client management
- Strong attention to detail; understands the importance of delivering outstanding work within agreed deadlines and against targets
- Self-motivated and organised; comfortable dealing with a varied workload and delivering projects as part of a cross-functional team
- An ability to speak clearly about the advantages Apollo can offer clients
- Team player – willing to support the team where necessary as well as happy to work independently
To apply:
Please email your current CV to [email protected], together with a cover letter outlining some thoughts on what you could bring to the role. Please also include your salary expectations and your availability to start. This is an office-based role.
Closing date for applications is 8 October 2024. If you have not received a response from us by 15 October 2024, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview this time.