Sales Manager (Magazine Advertising)

• Sales Manager
• Basic upto £30,000
• On target: £50,00 in your first year
• Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity for a friendly and energetic person to join an established, successful Media company. If you are a friendly, passionate person with prior experience in a B2B Sales role - this could be perfect for you!

About the client

A much respected lifestyle magazine publishing company, with an enviable distribution coverage.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced sales person to help with developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth and maximise sales opportunities. You will work closely with clients to understand their advertising needs and create customised solutions that align with their objectives. This role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a thorough knowledge of the area and in particular the retail areas within the borough.

Responsibilities

The role is outbound sales driven, both on the phone and meeting clients in person.

• Ensure sales targets (personal and product) are achieved above and beyond each month
• Have a solid understanding of the B2B sales process
• Know your stuff: industry, competitor analysis, publications, key brands, what’s best for your clients - and how to increase revenue year on year
• Ensure CRM is kept up to date at all times
• Maintain and increase business development - increase new lead sources
• Build client relationships - client management, client retention
• Provide regular sales forecasts, reports, and updates to the management team
• Attend local events, shows, and conferences to network and promote the magazine

Ideal candidate

• Live locally
• Great telephone manner
• Fun and happy team player
• Past experience on delivering successful sales revenue
• Lead from the front and set the standard
• Good knowledge of local businesses
• A professional networker
• A strategic and proactive thinker and planner
• Organised with an eye for detail
• Role-model, encourage, motivate, guide and support
• Problem solving
• Honest and have transparency and integrity

Benefits

• You will feel like part of a family
• You will be valued, you’re not just a number
• Pension Scheme
• Good commission and Bonus
• Hybrid working considered for the right person

We read through each application thoroughly and reply quickly to those we feel could be a good fit for the role.

Good luck!!