Advertising Sales Executive - Politics Industry

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London seeks an Advertising Sales Executive to sell advertising solutions to public sector clients. The role provides excellent training and involves generating leads, handling sales from start to finish, and potentially selling event sponsorships. Ideal candidates will be articulate, eager, and possess a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Articulate, eager to learn, and professional with a strong sales background.
• Interest in public affairs/politics is beneficial.
• Able to work from London office at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising and sponsored content to senior decision-makers.
• Source new business leads and handle sales from interest to closing.
• Sell higher value opportunities like bespoke event sponsorship.

Skills

Sales experience

Articulateness

Eagerness to learn

Professionalism

Interest in public affairs/politics

Education

Well educated

Job description

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Hybrid (3 days London / 2 from home)

Job Reference

Do you have professional sales experience?

Like the idea of selling advertising and media content solutions to businesses who want to promote their services to the public sector?

Want to work for a dynamic, supportive and innovative media company?

If yes, please read on...

The Company

A business to business media, events and information organisation which specialises delivering news and analysis in the world of politics. Their brands are exceptionally well respected and read by all senior politicians as well as many other decision makers within public sector politics.

They have a friendly, supportive culture where you will benefit from excellent training and development.

The Role of Advertising Sales Executive

As Advertising Sales Executive you will learn how to sell advertising and sponsored content solutions to senior level decision makers of businesses who want to sell to the public sector and ultimately win public sector tenders. You will handle each sale from initial interest through to closing the deal.

The companies that you would be selling to span a variety of different sectors. You be taught how to source your own new business leads as well as benefitting from incoming enquiries. As you start to gain experience, you will then be allowed to start selling higher value opportunities, such as bespoke event sponsorship.

Requirements for this Advertising Sales Executive position

• Articulate, eager to learn and professional
• Well educated
• An interest in public affairs/politics would be an advantage
• Able to work from a Central London office 3 days a week

If you think that you fulfil the criteria and would be interested in being considered for the role, please apply.