A digital lifestyle and luxury platform is seeking a talented and experienced Sales Executive with specialised knowledge of the luxury sector to join their partnership sales team.
They are looking for a highly motivated deal closer, set for a new challenge and ready to smash their target to land the ultimate commission.
The ideal candidate will have an impressive network of industry contacts to leverage, a talent for proactively seeking out partnership leads and proven track record in sales and client handling. Confidence, excellent communication and networking skills are imperative. A passion for London life is an absolute must.
About the Company
They are a leading luxury digital destination, editing the most influential UK fashion, beauty, interiors, travel, culture and entertainment news alongside insider guides to the latest on Londons food and drink scene. They reach over 1.6 million readers monthly delivering addictive first-to-drop content, from shopping edits to reviews, interviews and more.
They pride themselves on collaboration, communication and a great culture. As a growing small business, people fit is essential. They value in-person interaction and their talented humans work seamlessly together delivering exceptional content and service whilst also making the work day fun. To celebrate they host regular team socials, including fizz as a regular fixture to wrap their office week.
Role Responsibilities:
- Forge relationships with top brands within the UK market space.
- Keep a finger on the pulse of the industry landscape to identify new clients and revenue-driving opportunities.
- Understand the needs and objectives of potential partners and provide tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions to meet their goals.
- Negotiate contract terms and pricing to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Pitch in and manage seasonal commercial opportunities.
- Coordinate and track campaign content delivery in line with client briefs.
- Generate campaign reports.
- Manage all client relations and enquiries.
- Maintain excellent client relationships with the aim of securing sales renewals.
- Report into Head of Partnerships
- Consistently exceed sales targets (supported by the Head of Partnerships)
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in online media and/or content partnership sales
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- Immaculate and concise communicator
- Organised and diligent
- Networker with existing PR agency, media agency and brand contacts
- Self-motivated and target-driven with a proactive approach to sales
Benefits
- Generous & financially rewarding commission structure, on a sliding scale with up to 15% on sales
- Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing digital magazine
- WFH Fridays
- Access to industry events and networking opportunities
- Press trip opportunities (post probation)
- 2024 start date
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Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Salesperson, Sales Development Representative, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Representative, and Telesales Executive may also be considered for this role.