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Media Sales Executive - National Geographic Traveller (UK)

London
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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.

  • 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

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Requirements

  • 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

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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.
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Skills

Media Sales
Business Development
Cold Calling
Lead Generation
Pitching
Proposal Writing
Account Management
Communication
Presentation Skills
Organization
Report Literacy
Client Relationship Management

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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