Sales Executive

Tindle Newspapers Limited; St Stephens; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local media company is looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join its team in Cornwall. The position involves meeting sales targets, developing client relationships, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers a competitive salary of £22,222.20 per year, with additional commission opportunities and a hybrid work schedule involving three days in the office and two days remote.

Benefits

Commission pay

Work from home

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced sick leave

Qualifications

• 1 year of sales experience required.
• Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients while maintaining relationships with existing advertisers.
• Meet personal sales targets and support business growth.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales target achievement

Customer service

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Our modern media business, first in its markets for local news and information, is recruiting a Sales Executive to join the team in Cornwall. You will be joining as our compelling digital content reaches more people than ever before. With teams working at the heart of all things local, we provide trusted news and information read by local communities. We publish stories that matter most to engaged local people, creating marketing opportunities to deliver messages for brands large and small.

We are looking for highly motivated people who pride themselves on their ability to build new relationships and get a buzz from hitting targets. You will join a lively, friendly team who are an integral part of their local community. This is a full-time multimedia sales executive role with Cornish Times.

The role requires 3 days in our Liskeard or Launceston offices, with the remaining days of the week working from home or from other Cornish offices.

Competitive salary offered plus uncapped commission. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and enhanced sick leave.

Responsibilities

• Meet your own sales targets by identifying and developing new clients while maximising and strengthening relationships with existing advertisers.
• Maintain high performance standards and hit KPIs to support business growth. Monitor the marketplace, stay abreast of developments and client activity, and make recommendations as needed.
• Work to personal targets as part of a dynamic team striving to grow the company.
• Adopt the company culture and a can-do attitude; be motivated, reliable, professional, patient and flexible.
• Be confident, motivated, and have a can-do attitude.
• Communicate effectively and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Some sales experience is desired; ability to work to tight deadlines and thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Have a driving licence and access to a car.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: Sales 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cornwall (PL14 6AH) or commuting eligible locations

Company and Benefits

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £22,222.20 per year
• Benefits: Commission pay, Work from home
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Eligibility: Ability to commute/relocate to PL14 6AH (corresponding location)

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are ambitious about growing our local audience and continue to invest in digital channels, including video and live blogging. Tindle Newspapers Ltd has a rich heritage and a commitment to trusted local journalism and local engagement.

This is a description of the role as advertised and does not form part of any contract. Click APPLY to submit your application.