We are ideally looking for candidates with print and digital sales experience, digital only would be fine. We are looking for someone intelligent with some technical knowledge (technology markets, etc.). The candidates should be willing to do 1-2 international business trips per year.

Primary responsibilities will include:
• Generating new clients.
• Developing business from existing clients.
• Selling print and online advertising packages.
• Writing solution driven package to new and existing clients.
• Identifying key clients and creating bespoke marketing packages to sell print and digital advertising.
• Working with the Sales Director, editorial and content teams.
• Expert Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Drive and demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Manage personal sales pipeline.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and report to management in a timely and consistent manner.
• Share customer/ industry feedback and insights with internal partners.

Experience required:
• B2B media sales experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Consistent performer with a proven track record in hitting targets.
• Excellent relationship builder.
• Excellent communication skills, telephonic and face-to-face presentation skills.
• Target driven.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• 5 years + media sales experience specializing in print or online media.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and close complex packages.
• Knowledge of internet technologies and the online advertising sales market.
• Experience in selling to clients at a senior management/ director level.
• The ability to apply creative solutions to advertising briefs and create strong bespoke sales packages in a highly competitive marketplace.
• Motivated and ability to work independently.
• Experience of applying research techniques to create strong sales stories and proposition.
• Experience of liaising with marketing and editorial teams where necessary.
• An excellent standard of spoken and written English for business proposals.