Advertising Sales Executive
Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead
Location
East Grinstead, West Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Lloyd Recruitment Services is delighted to collaborate with a respected business in East Grinstead, who is actively seeking an Advertising Sales Executive to join their dynamic team on a 6 month fixed term contract.
What's in it for you?- Salary of 30,000 – 35,000 DOE plus excellent company benefits (OTE on top!)
- Private medical insurance for you and your family
- Very competitive company pension
- 25 days of annual leave
- Vibrant and friendly working atmosphere
- Discounts across company products and services
- Savings on fuel
- Eye Care voucher scheme
- Modern office facilities
- Hybrid working pattern (1 day in the office)
Duties of the Advertising Sales Executive:
- Achieve and surpass targets for selling advertising space within the classified and display sections of the monthly magazine and website
- Foster relationships with both new and existing clients, identifying opportunities to fulfil their advertising needs and nurture long–term mutual benefit
- Introduce and foster new partnerships, ensuring the attainment of commercial targets, including meeting marketing expectations through advertising and email
- Support the exploration of opportunities to increase advertising revenue through diverse channels, market sectors, and by leveraging business opportunities and developments
- Secure sponsorship revenue for events
- Contribute to the smooth and efficient management of the advertising sales process
- Guarantee the timely delivery of artwork to specified requirements
Essential Skills & Experience Required:
- Demonstrate proven success in a sales environment, with a preference for a background in media sales
- Exhibit self–motivation with a dedication to surpassing revenue targets
- Maintain a consistent and credible approach
- Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and cultivate lasting relationships with clients
- Possess strong negotiation skills
- Showcase excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including effective presentation abilities
- Be results–driven with proficient time management, planning, and organisational skills
- Demonstrate a proactive mindset and the ability to think logically, objectively, and creatively
- Feel comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Be a team player capable of collaborating within a multi–disciplinary team
- Have a good understanding of financial performance drivers
- Be open to occasional overnight stays required at major events
- Possess preferred software knowledge, particularly in Google G–suite
- A background in marketing is desired but not essential
- This role involves outbound prospecting through telephone and email channels, with occasional attendance at trade fairs and events away from the office
Refer a friend and earn up to 500! If you know someone searching for a new opportunity, recommend Lloyd Recruitment Services, and receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of 500. Full details can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
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