Our client is a successful publishing and events company that has operated as a leader in its field for 30 years, producing a portfolio of highly respected publications, websites, conferences and exhibitions in the buildings materials sector.

Role Description:

Based in Dorking, Surrey with a worldwide client portfolio.

£30,000 basic pay + commission & performance related bonus [OTE £50,000].

Full-time

You will be responsible for selling monthly advertisements as well as, event space for their annual international conference series to their industrial advertiser base.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented sales manager who aspires to work in a genuinely international environment, with frequent overseas travel across the globe.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day sales process for generating advertising sales across their portfolio of publications, monthly magazine, website, newsletters, webinars and conference series.
• Manage and retain existing client accounts while developing new business.
• Negotiate deals and maximise revenues from advertising and event sales.
• Interact daily with new and existing accounts via phone, video calls and face-to-face meetings.
• Travel internationally to visit clients, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Meet monthly publishing deadlines and revenue targets.
• Promote their brands at international conferences & trade shows.

Experience required:

• B2B sales experience in publishing, media or events: 2 years (required)
• Experience in conducting industry research / analysis and ability to absorb and interpret relevant technical product knowledge
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• CRM systems
• Adept in using social media

Skills/interests:  

• Solid communication skills
• Hunger to develop new business.
• Clean driving license
• Languages an advantage (ie German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
• Creativity and initiative in a sales environment.
• Ability to create compelling sales and marketing information, in print and online
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• International travel
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Company life insurance scheme
• Office-based with opportunity for remote work

Apply today and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any queries at info@specialist-recruit.com.