Sales Manager
Salary: £50K
Our client, a leading media company is seeking a highly motivated and results-orientated Sales Manager to join their team.
Reporting directly to the Sales and Marketing Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, leading a small team of sales representatives and achieving events sponsorship and ticket sales revenue targets for your title.
Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management & Sales
Sales and Planning
Team Management and Leadership
Sales Operations and Reporting
Skills and qualifications:
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in driving revenue growth, meeting or exceeding sales targets, and managing a high-performing sales team preferably publishing industry.
- Experience of the book publishing industry.
- Experience in B2B events sales is essential.
- Strong understanding of media sales and billing processes, including digital advertising, content monetization and sponsorship sales.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong and productive working relationships at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective sales strategies and lead a team to achieve sales targets.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions.
- Familiarity with industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
- Ability to think creatively and develop innovative sales approaches.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales tools to manage and analyse sales data.
- Strong team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.