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This leading Media client is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their busy offices.
The ideal candidate will be based at HQ and be a self-starter, highly motivated & proactive, with a firm desire to succeed. Ingenuity is at the heart of this company so there is plenty of scope for creativity. Full training will be provided, including monthly sessions with our sales trainer & full support from the wider team.
Desired Personal Attributes & Skills:
• High energy levels - 'sales hungry’ - with an upbeat & positive outlook
• An interest in media, marketing & communications - able to sell a concept/solution
• Confident on the telephone, as well as face-to-face
• A self-starter, highly motivated, professional and engaging
• Personable, relationship-builder
• Natural organisational & prioritisation skills; a pro-active 'game-planner’
• A 'hunter farmer’ mentality - able to win new business & account manage
• Sales experience would be an advantage, but is not a pre-requisite
Job Specification:
1. Reach (& exceed) individual sales targets
2. Win new business from local advertisers; to maintain & develop existing business
3. Where relevant, contribute to company goals, promoting all products & cross-selling
4. Make required number of quality telephone calls daily
5. Generate required number of face-to-face meetings
6. Develop meaningful relationships with the Marketing Managers/owners of local businesses
7. Actively participate in sales meetings & subsequent team activities
8. To ensure internal working relationships with other departments are in the best possible order
9. Ensure all administration is in line with company policy & procedure
10. To professionally represent the company at all times
Benefits:
- 22 days annual leave, increasing each year up to 25 days
- Training
- Development & Progression
- Free Parking
- Monthly Rewards and Yearly Trips Abroad
- Subsidised gym memberships
