Senior Sales Executive

PA Media Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the PR & Comms tech industry seeks a Senior Sales Executive for a fixed-term contract to drive new business. The role involves managing the full sales cycle and requires proven B2B sales experience. The company values inclusion and provides a supportive working environment with competitive benefits like a solid commission structure and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary and sales commission

25 days holiday (pro-rata)

Annual wellbeing day

Annual volunteering day

Annual eye care vouchers

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in a subscription, SaaS, or media environment.
• A track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.
• Confidence in managing the full sales process, from first contact to close.

Responsibilities

• Build a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities through outbound sales activity.
• Lead the sales process from prospecting to close, including delivering demos.
• Meet and exceed sales targets to support growth.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

Job description

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About us.

Do you want to apply your sales experience in the fast-paced world of PR & Comms tech, helping brands shape the news agenda?

PA Media is the UK's national news agency, supplying 24/7 news to every major news outlet in the country. We've been a trusted part of the journalistic ecosystem for more than 150 years, setting the news agenda for 100% of UK & Irish national and regional media.

At PA Mediapoint, we empower PR and communications professionals to connect with the heart of the UK and Ireland's newsrooms. From news monitoring and press release distribution to editorial insight, we help our clients understand what's making the headlines and how they can shape it.

We're more than just a platform - we're a trusted partner, helping PR teams and brands make sure their stories cut through the noise and create real influence.

If you're an experienced sales professional looking to make an immediate impact, join us on a 12-month fixed term contract to drive new business and help us grow our client base even further.

Inclusion.

We're committed to building an inclusive environment where your unique experiences, skills and perspectives are valued. We understand the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Our hybrid model typically includes working from home one or two days per week, but we're always open to discussing what works best for you.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.

About the role.

We're looking for a Senior Sales Executive to join the team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

You'll play a key role in driving new business for PA Mediapoint by securing new client subscriptions across a range of industries. You'll be responsible for taking leads through the full sales cycle, from initial outreach, to delivering demos, to closing deals.

You'll work alongside a supportive team and an experienced sales manager, with a warm pipeline of leads to get you started. You'll also be encouraged to bring your own ideas to help us reach new audiences.

Day to day you will ...

• Build a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities through outbound sales activity.
• Lead the sales process from prospecting to close, including delivering demos of the PA Mediapoint platform.
• Work collaboratively with our marketing and customer success teams to ensure a smooth handover of new clients.
• Meet and exceed sales targets to support the growth of our customer base and revenue.

About you.

To succeed in this role, you'll be a self-motivated sales professional who thrives on taking ownership of your pipeline and confidently driving deals through to close. You'll have a keen eye for spotting how our platform helps brands connect with and influence the news agenda.

You'll need:

• Proven B2B sales experience: ideally in a subscription, SaaS, or media environment.
• A track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in managing the full sales process, from first contact to close.

What we offer.

• Competitive salary and sales commission
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Annual wellbeing day
• Annual volunteering day
• Annual eye care vouchers
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite gym