Senior Sales Executive

Mark Allen; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to drive sales and build client partnerships in the education sector. The role combines generating new business and managing existing accounts, requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This hybrid position based in Herne Hill offers a salary of up to £32,000 plus uncapped commission and benefits.

Benefits

Tailored mentorship and development opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Culture of passion and creativity

Qualifications

• Confidence in engaging with clients at all levels.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business across leading brands.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts.
• Spot opportunities for tailored solutions.

Skills

Drive and ambition in media sales

Client engagement

Proactive mindset

Strong organizational skills

Adaptability in fast-moving environments

Successful sales experience

Job description

Senior Sales Executive– Education Portfolio

Hybrid (Herne Hill, 3 days in office)

The salary is up to £32,000 (DOE) plus circa £10,000 uncapped commission and company benefits.

Drive media sales and grow client partnerships across our education portfolio.

Are you motivated by sales success and excited to make an impactacross education brands? Join us as a Senior Sales Executiveon our education portfolio and help drive growth across our sector leading brandsNursery World and Children & Young People Now . You’ll combine commercial flair, relationship building, and a proactive approach to deliver results that connect professionals and support communities making a difference in children’s lives.

As a Senior Sales Executive, you will:

• Generate new business across the two leading brands, focussing on digitaland content led marketing,print,events and awards.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Spot opportunities to create tailored solutions that meet client needs.
• Keep on top of market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead.

What we arelooking for

Must-haves:

• Drive and ambition to build an impactfulcareer in media sales.
• Confidence in engaging with clients at all levels, from small businesses to industry leading organisations.
• A proactive mindset with the determination to exceed targets and take on new challenges.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-moving media environment.
• A can-do attitude, adaptability, and genuine enthusiasm for selling across different platforms.
• Successful sales experience in a business development, new business, sales and account management role.

Nice-to-haves:

• An interest inthe education or children’s services sector.
• Experience selling multi-platform solutions (print, digital, events, or awards).

If you don’t tick every box but bring transferable skills and fresh thinking, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Work in a hybrid environment next to Brockwell Park in our office in Herne Hill,with your team for three days.
• Access tailored mentorship, training, and development opportunities.
• Contribute to initiatives that shape industries and audiences.
• Thrive in a culture rooted in passion, creativity, fairness, and growth.

How to apply

Send your application.

• Include a short video introduction (optional).
• Provide a recommendation/reference (optional).

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Our commitment to diversity

We value diverse perspectives. Even if your background isn’t a perfect match, if you’re excited by the mission/industry, we want to hear from you.

About Us

For more than 40 years, Mark Allen Group has been shaping industries and connecting communities worldwide. From healthcare and education to agriculture, tech, and critical communications, our events and media give professionals the insights and connections they need to make a difference. We’re passionate about fresh ideas, champion fairness and creativity, and support our people to grow, explore, and succeed.

We use technology to screen for AI-generated applications to ensure a fair, human-led process. Please apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.

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