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PA Media Group is the UK's national news agency and a leading provider of trusted news, information, and content for over 150 years.

Our PR & Marketing Services division brings together media intelligence platform Mediapoint, social media agency Hydrogen, content marketing agency Sticky, and visual content specialists PA Media Assignments. Together, we help our clients to stay ahead of the news cycle and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. Flexible working is supported, and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we're here to support you every step of the way.

We're looking for a driven and curious Senior Sales Executive to help shape the future of our PR & Marketing Services division.

This is your chance to work across a portfolio of well-known brands including Mediapoint, Hydrogen, Sticky, and PA Media Assignments, while driving new business and building relationships with some of the UK's most recognised organisations.

You'll play a key role in expanding our client base (already over 500 organisations strong), developing consultative sales relationships, and representing products that help communications professionals stay ahead of the news.

If you're looking for an opportunity to own your success, develop your consultative sales skills, and be part of a team that rewards ambition, this role is for you.

• Identify and engage new prospects, building trusted relationships from first contact through to close.
• Listen to clients' PR and communications challenges and match them with solutions that deliver real impact.
• Present confidently to decision-makers across corporate, consumer, public and not-for-profit sectors.

• Manage your own sales pipeline from prospecting to contract close, with the autonomy to shape your approach.
• Collaborate with the Head of Sales to develop strategies that unlock new markets and opportunities.
• Work closely with Marketing to maximise leads, build prospect lists, and enhance sales automation.

• Contribute ideas that shape product development and team strategy.
• Partner with colleagues across our agencies to deliver joined-up solutions.
• Celebrate wins, share learnings, and help others succeed along the way.

• You can demonstrate proven ability to manage the full sales cycle and close deals confidently.
• You have a track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• You have excellent communication skills and a consultative, customer-first mindset.
• You are an entrepreneurial thinker with a growth mindset and willingness to experiment with new approaches.
• You have strong organisational and CRM skills to manage multiple opportunities efficiently.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience in B2B, SaaS or media sales.
• Exposure to structured sales methodologies such as SPIN or Challenger.
• A passion for media, communications and helping brands tell their stories.

We believe success should be recognised and rewarded. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary plus commission - your performance directly shapes your rewards.
• Five weeks' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy extra leave.
• Access to an on-site gym
• Life assurance (4x salary) and a company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave for maternity, paternity and adoption.
• Dedicated Wellbeing and Volunteering Days each year.