Media Sales Executive - National Geographic Traveller (UK)

APL Media Limited, the publisher of National Geographic Traveller (UK), is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented media sales executive to join its Kentish Town-based team.

As Media Sales Executive, you’ll report directly to the director of sales – National Geographic Traveller (UK). You’ll be focusing on developing new business relationships for National Geographic Traveller (UK) through sourcing, developing and selling advertising campaigns to a range of both public and private sector clients across a range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience within a media sales executive role or similar
• Previous experience with cold-calling and securing new clients through self-generated leads
• Results-driven, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Able to work well independently and as part of a wider team
• A self-starter and a quick learner, who’s willing to get stuck in
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable speaking with a range of clients at different levels
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in report literacy
• A love of travel and a strong affinity for the National Geographic Traveller (UK) brand
• Comprehensive grasp of the media landscape
• Resilient, ambitious and a dedicated team player

Requirements

• Selling advertising campaigns to run in National Geographic Traveller (UK)
• Working with other members of the team to ensure sales targets are consistently met or exceeded
• Cultivating new business relationships with senior decision-makers at advertising agencies and marketing firms, and directly with client organisations
• Crafting compelling pitches and proposals that showcase the unique value of National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s offering
• Overseeing the entire sales cycle, from finding new leads to contract closure and campaign development
• Fostering strong working relationships with internal teams, including editorial, design and production

Benefits

• Basic salary coupled with unrivalled commission.
• Opportunities for additional bonuses based on page uplifts and both personal and team performance.
• Medicash healthcare plan, including discounted gym membership and mental health support.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunity for a charity day with a chosen cause.
• One week office closure over Christmas.
• Regular social events.
• Summer hiking trip.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular training sessions.