Advertising Sales Executive - Jackson Barnes Recruitment : Job Details

Advertising Sales Executive - Digital Advertising and Event Sales

Central London Office - Hybrid working 3 days in the office each week

Base salary £30,000 + Uncapped Commission, Year 1 OTE £45K + Benefits

Are you ready to bring your passion for sales and drive for success to an industry leader in digital publishing, b2b events and awards? If you're a proactive, results-oriented professional with a flair for connecting with clients and closing deals, we want YOU to be a part of this ambitious team!

This is a great role for a graduate with b2b sales experience looking to advance their career in media and events sales.

What You’ll Do as an Advertising Sales Executive

• Pitch and sell a variety of marketing solutions to international clients. The products include digital advertising, sponsorship/table sales for an industry leading awards event, and sponsorship of podcasts, interviews and content.
• Proactively Connect: Identify and engage potential clients through cold-calling, email outreach, and social media.
• Build a Winning Sales Pipeline: Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline to fuel consistent success.
• Confidently Pitch & Present: Showcase cutting-edge digital advertising and wider marketing solutions over the phone and via video calls. Tailor presentations to highlight how you can help clients achieve their business goals and importantly ROI.
• Develop Relationships: Build and nurture meaningful relationships with new and repeat clients, ensuring satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term success.
• Maximise Opportunities: Identify upselling opportunities to deliver maximum value to clients and increase revenue.
• Close Deals: Take ownership of negotiations, confidently address objections, and secure deals efficiently in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Contribute to Growth: Share ideas and feedback to refine sales processes and improve outcomes.
• Exceed Targets: Consistently meet or surpass sales goals and KPIs to drive company success.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and customer challenges, shaping effective strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate & Represent: Work closely with editorial (European and American), sales, events, and senior leadership teams. In every interaction, represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Who We’re Looking For

• A bright and ambitious graduate with 6-18 months of B2B advertising sales or similar transferable sales experience
• A proactive, results-driven individual with a passion for sales.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor pitches to client needs.
• Proven ability to close short-cycle sales and exceed performance targets.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• A continuous learner with a finger on the pulse of industry trends and insights.

Why Join?

• Be part of an innovative international media and events company
• Collaborate with a talented and driven international team.
• Enjoy a culture of enthusiasm, growth, and professional development.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping businesses achieve their goals.
• International career development opportunities
• There is a great range of benefits that include 25 days of holiday, a generous pension, private healthcare, volunteer days, lots of regular socials, and summer/Christmas parties.

If you’re excited to take your sales career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!

Bring your ambition. Bring your energy. Make an impact!

Apply now or contact Helen Yarrow at Jackson Barnes Recruitment with any questions.

* Our client is not able to provide a work visa for this opportunity

About Jackson Barnes Recruitment

Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions:

• Researcher
• Conference Producer
• Event Marketing
• Sales - Media Sales, Sponsorship Sales, Delegate Sales, Business Development
• Event Management
• Editor

We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas, with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.