Advertising Sales Manager - Leading Design Magazine

Inspirational Advertising Sales Manager required for internationally acclaimed Architecture, Design & Culture Magazine.

ABOUT US:

We’re the multi-award winning publishing and events group behind a portfolio of groundbreaking magazine titles. Boasting strong brands and high-profile media partners, our titles are entertaining, stylish, innovative and authoritative, commanding loyal, engaged readerships

We currently own and produce several iconic media brands in the architecture, interiors and design sector. We’re now looking for an accomplished Multi-Platform Advertising Sales Manager for Our flagship international design, architecture & culture title.

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE:

We’re justly proud of this internationally acclaimed title that keeps our discerning audience abreast of all that is new, interesting and important in the worlds of international design, architecture and contemporary culture. Sold in over 40 countries, the title delivers global reach and brand awareness for a strong roster of international design brands. The magazine is delivered in a high-production value print format, online and tablet edition with frequent specialist issues & supplements.

ABOUT THE ROLE & YOU:

You will have a proven track record in magazine advertising sales. Alternatively, you might have B2B sales, account management or business development experience within a high-end interiors/design company. You may have no advertising sales experience with design/architecture titles, but it is essential that you have some degree of interest & enthusiasm in this area. You are accomplished at selling to a discerning professional audience, and have strong networking and relationship building skills. You will achieve personal and team sales targets set across print, online & tablet platforms, plus special issue supplements. You will have substantial input in devising creative sales solutions for the brand.

You will be required to travel within the UK and undertake some European trips, representing the brand and networking at major design events.

You will have some experience of managing a team, or mentoring and assisting with the training of more junior members of staff. You will need to lead by example and be an inspirational, highly motivated and effective sales manager. You will thrive on the challenge of achieving targeted revenue, building upon the long-term success of the magazine, and developing the talents of your team. You will have the confidence, tenacity and flair to enjoy taking on a high-profile, exciting brand with renowned style and design credentials.

CORE ATTRIBUTES:

*Assured and confident structured sales technique

*Superb all-round communication skills

*Team Management/ training/ mentoring skills

*Strong presentation skills – comfortable presenting to clients and media-buying agencies

*Assurance to sell to professional design community

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

*To manage the advertising sales team, maximizing their potential

*To develop and grow personal client base and spend, as well as that of the entire team

*To represent the magazine at all relevant exhibitions and events

*To manage the smooth commercial workflow of the magazine

*To forecast and report on sales progress and patterns

*To identify opportunities that progress the standing and profitability of the product group

So, if you can take on all of the above with confidence and flair, we want to hear from you! Apply now, attaching your CV as a Word or PDF document.

We are offering a competitive basic salary, a generous car allowance & uncapped commission.