Full job descriptionGraduate Sales Executive
Salary: £25,000 basic plus commission, with total annual earnings of £30,000+
Start Your Career in High End Publishing
Recently graduated and looking for an opportunity that combines your ambition, communication skills and interest in premium brands?
Join an established London publishing house with lifestyle titles spanning luxury, travel, food and drink. Based in its growing Louth office, this graduate sales opportunity offers a route into high end publishing, advertising sales and business development. You will represent publications that connect readers with distinctive brands, destinations and experiences. Working closely with the London publishing team, you will develop commercial relationships and contribute directly to the growth of the business.
Turn Your Ambition into Results
As a Graduate Sales Executive, you will attract new advertisers and secure advertising bookings through a proactive outreach strategy. Using all available channels, including telephone, email, LinkedIn, social media and professional networking, you will connect with decision makers, build valuable relationships and convert opportunities into new business.
You will:
*Identify prospective advertisers and build relationships with decision makers.
*Understand each business’s objectives and present relevant advertising opportunities.
*Manage conversations from first contact through proposal, negotiation and booking.
*Combine supplied leads with your own research to win new business.
*Work with the editorial team to understand forthcoming features.
*Develop lasting client relationships that generate repeat business.
What You Will Bring
We welcome applications from recent graduates who are articulate, curious and commercially minded.
You will enjoy speaking with people, take the initiative and approach challenges with resilience. You will be comfortable picking up the telephone, asking thoughtful questions and following through on opportunities.
Previous sales experience is welcome, although your drive, professionalism and willingness to learn will be central to the appointment. An interest in luxury brands, travel, food or lifestyle publishing will help you bring enthusiasm and relevance to client conversations.
Your Success, Rewarded
Alongside your £25,000 basic salary, you will earn commission on the new business you win. Achieving your sales targets brings your total annual earnings to £30,000, giving you a clear financial reward for your contribution.
Apply Today
Send your curriculum vitae to Accomplish Today Recruitment with a short introduction explaining your interest in sales and high end publishing.