Salary: £25,000–£27,000 per annum (depending on experience) + uncapped commission and performance bonuses OTE: £35,000+
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join an Award-Winning Publishing House
Ellis Media is an award-winning, family-run publishing company with over 25 years of success in the wedding, events and trade industries. We produce a portfolio of respected publications and wedding shows, helping businesses connect with their target audiences.
We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Media Sales Executive to join our friendly sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sales experience who enjoys building relationships, achieving targets and working in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Whether you have previous media sales experience or are looking to develop your career, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.
The Role
Working across our portfolio of print, digital and event products, you will:
· Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients
· Sell advertising across our publications, websites and events
· Develop tailored multi-platform advertising solutions to meet clients' objectives
· Proactively generate new business opportunities
· Manage your own client portfolio from initial contact through to campaign completion
· Represent Ellis Media at exhibitions, networking events and wedding shows
· Work closely with our editorial, production and accounts teams to deliver exceptional customer service
· Achieve individual sales targets while contributing to overall business growth
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who is:
· Sales-focused, target-driven and confident negotiating
· An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
· Comfortable networking and building professional relationships
· Proactive in generating and retaining business
· Highly organised with excellent time management skills
· A positive team player with a can-do attitude
· Adaptable, enthusiastic and eager to learn
· Confident using computers
Essential Requirements
· Minimum 1 year's sales experience
· Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
· Previous media or advertising sales experience
· Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
· Competitive basic salary of £25,000–£27,000 (depending on experience)
· Uncapped commission structure
· Performance-related bonuses, including financial rewards and additional time off
· Full training and ongoing career development
· Company pension
· Additional lieu days for events worked throughout the year
· Supportive, friendly working environment
· Opportunity to join an established and growing business
· Office in Witham town centre, close to shops, cafés, restaurants, the park and library
· Convenient access to the A12, mainline railway station and local bus routes
Working Hours
· Monday to Friday
· 9:00am – 5:00pm
· 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Apply Today
If you're passionate about sales, enjoy building lasting client relationships and are looking to develop your career within an established publishing company, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV along with a short covering statement explaining why you would be a great fit for Ellis Media.
Ellis Media is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Account management: 1 year (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person