International Advertising Sales Executive

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Senior Sales Executive to join their international sales team of their well-respected company, which covers clean renewable energy and water resources development - key topics today. The role involves selling advertising space (in print and online) as well as exhibition space at international events twice a year.

Ideally, they are looking for someone with an interest and understanding of the need for renewable energy and water resources management, with a friendly and outgoing personality, and a strong aptitude for communicating with international people.

Some experience in international sales (preferably in publishing), is important. The ability to speak more than one European language, and degree level education, would be advantagious, but even more than that is an outgoing and friendly personality to build good working relationships with clients.

The main elements of the position are:

Helping with the sale of

• Display and classified advertisements in the (printed) bi-monthly and our annual reference book
• Banner advertisements, industry guide logos, and other options on the website
• Small box advertisements on technical maps and posters
• Exhibition stands and sponsorship for the company's international events

And:

• Overhauling and maintaining the company's client database, upgrading it as necessary
• Helping to keep our Industry Guide (company listings) up to date for the website
• Helping on-site at international exhibitions twice a year (Europe/Africa/Asia)

They operate a hybrid system, with full-time people working a minimum of three days a week in the office (in Wallington, Surrey), and two days at home, so residency in the UK within commuting distance of our office is necessary.

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience, plus a generous bonus scheme. Please submit a covering letter with your CV.