Sales Support Executive (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

STV Group; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Healthcare cash plan

Pension contribution

Occupational health service

Flexible benefits portal

Résumé du poste

STV Group plc is seeking an experienced Sales Support Executive for a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover within the Commercial team. You will provide essential administrative support, manage CRM data, and help drive pipeline reporting across regions.

Key responsibilities include maintaining revenue and pipeline figures, creating Excel trackers, and assisting with lead generation. The role requires strong Excel skills, CRM experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ proven related experience in a sales support role is essential.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate data and records.
• Experience maintaining CRM systems, databases or similar platforms.
• Experience working with numerical data, reports and large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly.
• Pro-active and self-motivated with ownership of tasks and improvements.
• Advanced IT skills particularly MS Office and proficiency using a Mac (Keynote).

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Sales Team Manager and wider sales team.
• Maintain revenue, pipeline and performance figures; ensure information is current and clearly presented.
• Create and manage Excel trackers, reports and analyses using formulas and data checks.
• Manage the CRM system daily with high data quality and regular reporting.
• Carry out prospecting and market research to support lead generation and growth opportunities.
• Maintain lead lists and pipeline trackers with clear ownership and progress.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documents for internal meetings and updates.
• Identify ways to improve administrative processes and reporting quality.
• Assist in other aspects of the Company’s work as needed.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

CRM systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Mac proficiency

MS Office

Outils

Excel

CRM software

MS Office

Keynote

Description du poste

STV Group plc is Scotland’s home of news, entertainment and drama, providing audiences with top-quality programming on air, online and on demand.

STV is Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than 70% of Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. STV has expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station – which launched at the start of 2026.

From bases across the UK, STV’s content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, BBC police drama Blue Lights and Sky’s Amadeus, as well entertainment formats like Catchphrase and Bridge of Lies.

STV Commercial is proud to be part of the business community in Scotland and is committed to helping our clients grow through the powerful reach of STV, STV Player and STV Radio.We are focused on driving the Scottish economy through advertising and marketing solutions that deliver effective campaigns, return on investment and enable brands to realise their growth ambitions.For further information about STV Commercial see www.stvcommercial.tv

THE ROLE

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Support Executive within STV’s Commercial team on a 9 month fixed term basis covering a period of maternity leave.

The Sales Support Executive will provide administrative support to the sales team, ensuring records, systems and reporting are maintained accurately and efficiently. This role supports the management of customer and pipeline data, lead generation activity, reporting requirements and general sales administration, helping to keep processes organised, up to date and running smoothly across the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Sales Team Manager and wider sales team.
• Maintain accurate revenue, pipeline and performance figures, ensuring information is complete, current and clearly presented.
• Create, update and manage Excel trackers, reports and analysis, using formulas and data checks where appropriate.
• Manage and update the CRM system daily, maintaining excellent data quality and producing regular and ad hoc reports.
• Carry out prospect and market research to support lead generation and identify potential growth opportunities across sectors and regions.
• Maintain lead lists and pipeline trackers, ensuring actions, ownership and progress are recorded accurately.
• Prepare clear reports, presentations and supporting documents for internal meetings and business updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, reporting quality and team efficiency.
• Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years’ proven related experience in a sales support role, ideally within a fast-paced commercial environment, is essential.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate data and records.
• Proven experience of maintaining CRM systems, databases or similar business platforms.
• Experience working with numerical data, reports and large datasets.
• Experience conducting research, lead generation or market mapping would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• Pro-active and self motivated, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and identify improvements.
• Advanced IT skills particularly MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and proficiency using a Mac (Keynote).

BENEFITS

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;

• 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays (pro rata).
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Company pension contribution.
• Access to occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

JOIN US

If you have a demonstrable track record of delivery in a related role, we would love to hear from you.

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.