Advertising Sales Executive – Academic Publishing

Informa plc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid sick days

2 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Taylor & Francis Group, part of Informa, invites applications for an Advertising Sales Executive to drive revenue and growth across journals and digital platforms. You will develop new business, craft custom ad packages, and build strategic client relationships in a dynamic academic publishing environment.

The role offers mentorship, professional development, and growth opportunities with a balanced in-person/hybrid work model in the US, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of sales, marketing, or customer service experience with growth mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly.
• Persistent, resilient attitude with ability to achieve and exceed targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and eagerness to master CRM platforms.
• Experience or interest in online advertising and digital marketing strategies.
• Excellent attention to detail with multi-priority management.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous professional development.
• Collaborative mindset with professional demeanor and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive advertising and sponsorship revenue to meet ambitious targets.
• Develop new business within designated accounts and emerging territories.
• Create customized advertising packages for media planners and agencies.
• Build professional networks through strategic networking and industry engagement.
• Maintain lasting client relationships with exceptional service.
• Support strategic initiatives through client meetings, proposals, and high-impact presentations.
• Research market opportunities and analyze trends to drive growth.
• Share insights to enhance advertising offerings and client services.
• Learn from senior sales professionals and participate in training programs.
• Represent excellence by attending conferences and networking events.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Targets oriented

CRM familiarity

Digital marketing

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial spirit

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Taylor & Francis Group, part of Informa, invites applications for an Advertising Sales Executive to drive revenue and growth across journals and digital platforms. You will develop new business, craft custom ad packages, and build strategic client relationships in a dynamic academic publishing environment.

The role offers mentorship, professional development, and growth opportunities with a balanced in-person/hybrid work model in the US, plus a comprehensive benefits package.