Sales Director

Meridian Business Support; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent B2B media company in Maidstone seeks a Sales Director to drive new business growth. The role includes selling B2B media solutions, conducting market research, and attending client meetings. Experience in media sales, especially in the food industry, is preferred. Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus uncapped earnings and hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Access to benefits platform with discounts

Wellness and engagement tools

Lunchtime activities

Employee social events and awards

Qualifications

• Experienced in driving new business development within print and digital advertising/media products.
• Proven track record in B2B media sales.
• Experience selling into the food industry or related sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Sell multiple platform media solutions across print, digital, and events.
• Conduct thorough research and build industry knowledge.
• Carry out competitor analysis.
• Attend client meetings.
• Prepare media proposals for clients.

Skills

B2B media sales experience

Business development

Consultative approach

Market research skills

Understanding of digital media

Job description

Would you like to take advantage of an uncapped earning potential and focus purely on making your mark on the performance of a major international brand that possesses lots of growth opportunities? How does hybrid working as Sales Director in offices set within a beautiful, idyllic countryside sound?

If you are an experienced, hands-on, innovative, passionate B2B media sales professional, with a proven track record in driving new business development within print and digital advertising/media products, as well as events, then this is the opportunity for you!

Our client, a highly successful, forward-thinking independent B2B media company, is recruiting for a Sales Director working on an established, major international brand to join their business development team. You will employ your drive, persistence, and tenacity to hit and exceed personal revenue targets. You'll make your mark on a growing brand by using your understanding of B2B media and a consultative approach to develop and grow new business opportunities whilst also maintaining and developing existing revenues.

Your new hands-on Sales Director role will involve:

1. Selling multiple platform media solutions across print, digital, and events
2. Undertaking thorough research and building industry knowledge
3. Carrying out competitor analysis
4. Attending client meetings
5. Putting together media proposals for clients
6. Identifying contra agreements

You will also have the opportunity to travel internationally to attend industry events/conferences and meet with clients.

For this Sales Director opportunity, I am interested in speaking with experienced business development professionals such as Business Development Directors, Senior Sales Managers, Advertising Sales Managers, or Senior Business Development Managers with proven B2B multi-platform media experience across print, digital, and events/conferences. Candidates who possess the drive, tenacity, and commercial acumen to succeed are encouraged to apply. Experience working or selling into the food industry or a related sector would be ideal.

Basic salary circa £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus uncapped OTE potential with an attractive commission structure!

Benefits include hybrid working, free parking, access to benefits platform with discounts, wellness and engagement tools, lunchtime activities, and employee social events and awards!

Please note: The business is currently offering hybrid working — working from home up to 3 days per week.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.