Classified Advertising Sales Executive

We are working with a multi-award winning events and publishing company. Its print portfolio includes some impressive well known publications and an array of specialist titles, supplements, one-shots and annuals.

They are looking for a Classified Sales Executive to drive sales for one of their bi-monthly magazines.

Responsible to the Advertising Sales Manager the key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Canvassing new business and managing accounts
• To ensure sales targets and a high telephone conversation volume are achieved every issue
• Plan and maintain the monthly flat-plan
• To represent the magazine at all relevant exhibitions and events, in a smart, mature and productive manor, in both working and non-working hours where relevant
• To ensure accurate and responsible admin for all bookings in the classified section
• To support other team members as and when required

The ideal candidate will have a sound base of telesales or sales experience, with a proven track record in magazine classified advertising sales. You will need to be able to demonstrate tenacity, professionalism and loads of enthusiasm for a career in publishing.

If you’re driven, self-motivated with a 'can-do’ attitude, ambitious, confident and thrive on pressure then we want to hear from you!

Excelsior, the recruiting specialists within HR, Sales, Marketing and PR. We cover Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, London. Please take a look at Excelsior Partnership Website to view other Marketing and PR vacancies. 

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