Sales Executive, Classified (Entry - level)

Condé Nast; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Season ticket loans

Eye tests

Remote days (10)

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Dog-friendly office

Magazine discounts/subscriptions

Condé Nast Learning Hub

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Condé Nast in London is seeking ambitious Sales Executives to join the Classified Sales team. You will sell print and digital advertising, build client relationships, and drive revenue across platforms. Comprehensive training starts immediately to equip you for a fast-paced commercial environment.

Progression to lead of advertising sections is possible as you learn from experienced sales leaders in a high-performing team. A base salary is offered with potential bonuses for over-achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Ideally degree educated with strong written and verbal skills.
• Genuine passion for Condé Nast brands and media.
• Determined, motivated and results-driven with deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and client liaison abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and build relationships.
• Interest in cross-platform advertising and sales.

Responsibilities

• Sell classified adverts and advertising space across print and digital.
• Meet and exceed print and digital sales targets.
• Liaise with prospects to build revenue and long-term relationships.
• Manage page layout and design for classified sections.
• Collaborate with clients to craft effective ads through copywriting and design.
• Prepare tailored sales presentations for pitches and attend client meetings.

Skills

Degree level

Brand passion

Motivated

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals seeking their first job.

We are looking for ambitious Sales Executives to join our Classified Sales team, where you will be responsible for selling advertising solutions across both print and digital platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the media and publishing industry with a global business that’s home to some of the UK's most iconic titles. You will also benefit from comprehensive training during your first few weeks, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment.

Driven individuals can quickly progress to being responsible for one of our successful advertising sections, taking ownership of cross-platform sales. You will be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that consistently delivers strong results, with the opportunity to learn from experienced sales professionals and senior leaders every day.

What will you be doing?

• Selling Classified adverts and advertising space
• Working to achieve and exceed print and digital advertising sales targets
• Contacting and liaising directly with prospects and clients to sell and build revenue, and long-term relationships
• Managing page innovation, layout, and design for Classified advertising sections
• Collaborating with clients to develop effective adverts through creative copywriting and design
• Preparing tailored sales presentations for client pitches
• Attending client meetings, including face-to-face interactions where appropriate

What You’ll Learn:

• How to confidently present our brands to prospective clients via email, phone, and video
• The fundamentals of advertising and sales
• How to source high-quality, relevant leads to build your sales pipeline
• Best practices in persuasive and results-driven copywriting
• Effective client liaison and account management skills in a commercial environment

About You:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
• Genuine passion for Conde Nast brands and the media industry
• Determined, highly motivated, and ambitious with a strong drive to succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines consistently
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong, positive relationships

We offer a starting base salary of £31,000 per annum, with the potential to earn additional sales-related bonuses. In your first year, average total earnings, including bonuses, typically reach £37,000 per annum.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don’t use AI-assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.