JOB DESCRIPTION

Job type: Full time (37.5 hours)Location: Borough, SE1 0HSSalary: £28,000 p.a.+ uncapped commission (Earn a total of £35,000 OTE)Reporting to: Sales Director

ABOUT THE JOB

Are you ambitious with the drive and determination to succeed?

Akabo Media is a growing and ambitious business-to-business (B2B) publishing and events company operating across the logistics, supply chain, transport and robotics industries producing a host of sector-leading magazines, websites, exhibitions, conferences and awards both in the UK and overseas.

We've got an exciting opportunity to join our sales team as a Sales Executive. As part of our sales team, you will receive on-going training and support to help you develop your sales effectiveness, contribute to Akabo Media’s growth and become a well-rounded professional who understands how all the elements combine to deliver excellent media products.

This role is office based & the hours are 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personal revenue generation
• Develop new business through outbound telephone calls
• Account management
• Follow-up on in-bound leads
• Identify new sales prospects
• Exceed sales targets
• Sell across Akabo Media’s portfolio

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE

• Sales experience preferable but not necessary, full training will be provided.
• Excellent level of verbal and written communication.
• The ability to keep motivated and resilient in a sales environment.
• Can work under pressure.
• Ability to meet set deadlines and targets.
• Willingness to learn.
• Coach-able.
• Flexible attitude and able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

What we offer:

• Starting salary of £28,000 per annum + uncapped commission
• Opportunity to attend our events.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Dress down Fridays.
• Training & development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice.

• 24.5 days holiday (20 days plus birthday day off, plus 3.5 days Christmas), increasing to 29.5 days after one year’s service.
• Free Private Medical Insurance & gym membership discounts.
• Group Pension scheme.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Social & Company events.
• Modern office near London Bridge.

The recruitment process

• 1st round will be an informal chat with our HR Manager to go over your experience, aspirations and a chance discuss the role further.
• 2nd & final round - 1 hour in person interview with our Sales Director & HR Manager.