Sales Executive

Sales Executive for a picture library specialising in fine art, history, and vintage photography.
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience, plus commission.
Contract type: Permanent, full-time.
Location: Wimbledon, London, SW19 3SB.
akg-images are a well-respected picture library specialising in fine art, history, and vintage photography. We’re looking for curious, detail-oriented, individuals who love imagery to join our sales and picture research team.
As a Sales or Image Licensing Executive you will be working as part of the sales team. This role is responsible for supporting existing relationships and building new relationships to achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets and customer satisfaction goals. In addition, the Licensing/Account Executive will consistently seek opportunities to increase service levels and add value and relevance to the customer offering in support of our core and partner collections.
Key Deliverables:
•Meet and exceed sales targets as assigned.
•Proactively seek out new business and grow existing business.
•Maintain service levels and drive revenue through relationship management.
•License rights to images and service new and existing accounts as assigned.
•Provide photo research and organize image delivery.
•Negotiate pricing within established guidelines.
•Support all pre/post sales activity as and when required.
Required Skills & Experience:
•Prior experience working in sales to targets is essential.
•Experience selling licensed content or software strongly preferred.
•Strong picture research ability.
•Ability to offer exemplary customer service in a results-driven environment.
•Fully computer literate and able to use the full MS Office suite.
•A high standard of written and spoken English.
•Degree or equivalent, preferably with an Art History, History, Classics, or similar background.
Personal attributes:
•Effective and inclusive communicator with strong interpersonal skills: able to communicate well on multiple levels internally, with prospects and with clients.
•Reliable, organized, and detail orientated.
•Ability to handle deadlines and multiple clients.
•Team player: able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet our criteria or being curious and detail orientated