Digital Sales & Content Executive

We have a new and exciting part-time opportunity within Sheengate Publishing’s digital publication – essentialsurrey.co.uk. With a rapidly growing monthly audience of 70,000+ users and a local social media following in excess of 60,000, we are looking for a creative yet commercially minded individual who has a strong passion and understanding of digital content.

Responsibilities:

• Create, plan and execute innovative and effective advertising campaigns to local businesses
• Establish excellent relationships with local businesses through networking opportunities
• Understand client’s needs to package new ideas
• Keep up to date with local trends and developments
• Work with the digital editorial team on creating new content to promote business opportunities

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a targeted sales role
• The ability to create an instant rapport with clients to closing deals effectively
• A strong understanding of digital content and social media
• Previous experience on magazines or digital publications is desirable
• Commercial awareness with an ability to maximise opportunities
• A good knowledge of the SW London and Surrey areas are essential

Based at our offices in Hampton, we will offer a competitive salary and flexible hours with the potential of working remotely too. If this sounds like an amazing opportunity for you, please send your CV along with a covering letter to jobs@sheengate.co.uk

Media Sales Executive

Are you passionate about selling? Do you have a very lively and determined personality? Do you find it easy to create a rapport over the telephone? If the answer is yes to all the above and you can demonstrate this, we’d love to hear from you as we currently have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving sales team.

Responsibilities:

• Generating new leads through own research
• Making a high volume of telephone calls to prospective clients
• Listening to clients requirements and offering appropriate solutions to make a sale
• Maintaining existing client base by making regular courtesy calls
• Building rapport with clients for long lasting business relationships
• Aiming to not only meet but exceed targets
• Maintaining client database with updated information

Candidate Profile:

• High energy and an enthusiasm to sell
• High degree of self-motivation and drive
• Confident and determined approach
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection
• Strong commercial awareness
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets

Salary & Benefits:

• OTE £25k
• Excellent commission package (uncapped)
• Excellent promotion prospects
• On-going training programme
• 20 days holidays rising by 1 day each year (in addition to bank holidays).
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking

Office Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@sheengate.co.uk explaining your suitability for the role.