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. xbpsjku 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