Trainee Media Sales Executive, CASTLE MEDIA

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Trainee Media Sales Executive at a forward-thinking company in the media industry. This role offers extensive training and support, ideal for recent graduates or those looking to pivot their careers. You will engage with a high-end clientele, selling both print and digital advertising for a leading consumer magazine. With a focus on personal growth and development, the company promotes a vibrant work environment, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits, including private medical cover and a pension scheme. Join a friendly team and start your journey in media sales!

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Flexible Work From Home Policy

Pension Scheme

Flexible Holiday Schemes

Continual Training

Excellent Office Space

Qualifications

• Recent university graduates or career changers are encouraged to apply.
• Energetic and motivated individuals who can quickly grasp market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Sell classified and web advertising through various channels.
• Represent the brand at exhibitions and awards ceremonies.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Market Understanding

Education

University Degree

Job description

Trainee Media Sales Executive, CASTLE MEDIA

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Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in media sales. As a Sales Executive, you will be trained to sell across both print and digital advertising for our marketing leading consumer magazine and website.

We also run a series of live exhibitions across the UK, offering great potential for cross-selling as you gain experience.

If you have just finished university or are looking to make a career change, we would love to hear from you. We are a fun, friendly team and offer extensive support and training to develop and progress your career as a Sales Executive.

We’re looking for someone highly energetic and motivated who can quickly understand our market. The role reports to the Sales Director.

Trainee Media Sales Vacancy Specification

Build It is the leading self-build & renovation magazine in the UK, targeted at consumers seeking to create their dream home through new builds or major renovations. Our readers are high spenders, and our advertisers are high-end product and service providers. Despite being a consumer brand, our readers' spending power is comparable to B2B media audiences.

We have invested heavily in our brand and team, and Build It magazine has recently moved from 3rd to 1st place in ABC audited circulation figures.

We believe in creating an excellent working environment to maximize individual and business growth. Benefits include continual training, excellent office space, flexible WFH policy, private medical cover (including 24/7 private GP and Mental Health Helplines), pension, and flexible holiday schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Managing an existing client base who already advertise.
• Developing new business primarily via telephone, also via email and face-to-face meetings.
• Selling classified advertising, email promotions, and web advertising.
• Collaborating with sales and editorial teams to enhance the brand.
• Representing Build It at live exhibitions and at the Build It Awards Ceremony.

How to Apply

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, quoting “Sales Executive” in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.