APL Media Limited, the publisher of National Geographic Traveller (UK), is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented media sales executive to join its Kentish Town-based team.
As Media Sales Executive, you’ll report directly to the director of sales – National Geographic Traveller (UK). You’ll be focusing on developing new business relationships for National Geographic Traveller (UK) through sourcing, developing and selling advertising campaigns to a range of both public and private sector clients across a range of industries.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Selling advertising campaigns to run in National Geographic Traveller (UK)
- Working with other members of the team to ensure sales targets are consistently met or exceeded
- Cultivating new business relationships with senior decision-makers at advertising agencies and marketing firms, and directly with client organisations
- Crafting compelling pitches and proposals that showcase the unique value of National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s offering
- Overseeing the entire sales cycle, from finding new leads to contract closure and campaign development
- Fostering strong working relationships with internal teams, including editorial, design and production
About you
- Previous experience within a media sales executive role or similar
- Previous experience with cold-calling and securing new clients through self-generated leads
- Results-driven, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets
- Able to work well independently and as part of a wider team
- A self-starter and a quick learner, who’s willing to get stuck in
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable speaking with a range of clients at different levels
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in report literacy
- A love of travel and a strong affinity for the National Geographic Traveller (UK) brand
- Comprehensive grasp of the media landscape
- Resilient, ambitious and a dedicated team player
Benefits
- Basic salary coupled with unrivalled commission.
- Opportunities for additional bonuses based on page uplifts and both personal and team performance.
- Medicash healthcare plan, including discounted gym membership and mental health support.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Opportunity for a charity day with a chosen cause.
- One week office closure over Christmas.
- Regular social events.
- Summer hiking trip.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Regular training sessions.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in a media sales executive role or similar
- Experience with cold-calling and securing new clients through self-generated leads
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Report literacy
- Comprehensive understanding of the media landscape
- Love of travel and strong affinity for the National Geographic Traveller brand
What We Do
APL Media Limited is an award-winning publisher and content marketing agency focused on the travel and lifestyle sectors. It creates multichannel content for consumer and trade audiences, including magazines, directories, newspaper supplements, guides, websites, social media campaigns and video. The company also develops branded campaigns and produces events such as industry awards, food festivals and reader experiences, combining print with digital support.
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