The Client
Our client is one of the world’s leading media companies operating in over 50 countries globally. They are at the forefront of innovation using cutting edge technology that provide their clients with a number of compelling premier media propositions designed to place their customers brand at the forefront of their audiences mind. Their innovative advertising tools are a favourite with Agencies, Blue Chips and the Public sector clients throughout the UK. They already have an enviable client list that includes some of the world’s largest brand names. Their clients cover areas including leisure, lifestyle, fashion, shopping, entertainment, education, property, financial, travel, business and careers.
The Role
They currently require a Regional Advertising Sales Executive based in Aberdeen to sell their national range of premier media solutions to customers throughout Aberdeen. Working within their sales team, this key role will involve generating significant levels of revenue from a range of key accounts from a mix of media agencies and direct clients. You will be responsible for developing and nurturing established and new relationships with a number of key decision makers and specialist buyers. This will involve listening to briefs, researching clients, establishing campaign criteria and putting together innovative and creative bespoke campaigns that meet client objectives while maximising client expenditure. You will have the support and back up of strong case studies, metrics and marketing information through a powerful media based solution. You will be responsible for taking ownership of advertising campaigns and providing after sales service
The Candidate
To apply ideally will require experience of selling advertising space in a field sales environment from any sector (i.e. radio, newspapers, magazines, outdoor, television, etc). You looking for the opportunity to move into a specialist media sales role within a high profile global media brand. You will have a strong understanding of the media buying principles and decision making drivers, coupled with creativity, drive, motivation and passion to develop business in a competitive market.
Alternatively you will have strong experience and track record of selling any business to business product or service such as office furniture, office supplies, franking machines, IT equipment, IT products, training, telecoms, financial products, digital print services, or a background in recruitment consultancy coupled with experience of selling to the Oil and Gas sector. You will have a solid understanding of the sales process. You will be commercially aware, motivated and enthusiastic. You will have the tenacity to drive sales forward coupled with a real desire to work in the media industry.
You will be PC literate, creative, ambitious, articulate, proactive and quick thinking. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate at all levels.
The Package
In return you will be given the opportunity to work for an expanding world class organisation where genuine opportunities exist for career growth. You will be given full training and the back up and support you would expect from a cutting edge media organisation at the forefront of technology. Basic salary to £25K + uncapped bonus (OTE £40K) + car + company pension + phone + Bupa + Laptop + Life Cover + Pension + benefits associated with a global media organisation
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About Choice Consultants
Choice Consultants are a specialist Media Sales Recruitment Consultancy established in 1999, we now hold preferred supplier status for the majority of media players in Scotland. As Scotland’s leading Advertising and Media Sales Recruitment Consultancy we recruit for advertising and media sales personnel at all levels for a range of international, national and local media organisations.
Our clients include top,
– Radio stations
– Magazine publishers
– Internet Marketing & Website design companies
– Online/Digital Media brands
– New Media companies
– Experiential/Guerrilla Marketing companies
– Outdoor Advertising organisations
– Directory publishers
– Newspaper publishers
– Exhibition and Events companies
– Media brokers
– Television broadcasters
– Contract publishing houses
Whether you are looking to break into a rewarding career in Media sales, looking for a move into Management, or simply a new challenge we offer opportunities throughout Scotland through our unique and unrivalled network of Advertising contacts. To apply for this role or find out more about other opportunities selling media space call Choice Consultants on 0131 338 5340, 07932 044 143, email sales@choiceconsultants.co.uk or visit our website at www.choiceconsultants.co.uk
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