We are offering two new part-time roles within the business, one covering sales in the City of Bath, and another covering sales in North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Candidates should live close to or within Bath and North East Somerset / South Gloucestershire to ensure client visits are possible, and build strong relationships within the community.
We are looking for two dedicated, proactive and engaged individuals to join the Bath Echo team, selling both digital and print advertising to businesses and organisations across the region.
The ideal candidates for this role will have had at least 1 year of proven sales or marketing experience, preferably within advertising.
You will be working closely with the editor and production team, helping us to grow the publication and become a well-known brand in the area.
You will have the confidence to approach businesses and organisations both on the phone and face-to-face, developing new business relationships and providing tailor-made advertising solutions to suit their needs.
The roles will be mainly based at our offices on the western side of Bath, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, and one working from home if required.
What we require:
- At least 1+ years of sales/marketing experience, preferably in advertising
- Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Confidence to pick up the phone and speak to potential clients
- Skilled in using Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
- Previous experience using a CRM preferable
- An ability to meet and exceed targets
- Be able to work independently when required
Your duties will include:
- Sales of advertising (print and digital) across Bath / North East Somerset & South Gloucestershire.
- Keeping in touch with current advertisers to meet their advertising needs and offer new opportunities when they become available.
- Dealing with incoming sales enquiries.
- Maintaining a good relationship with clients and ensuring artwork is received on time and to the correct specification.
- Travelling to meetings with clients, as required.
Useful information:
- You will be expected to attend business/networking events, which may sometimes be outside of the usual working hours.
- Bonuses and commission will be available on top of your salary, if targets are met/exceeded.
- You’ll receive access to employee benefits, including 24/7 access to a GP, discounts with a variety of national supermarkets and retailers, mental health support and much more.
- You’ll receive 28 days of holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional time off over Christmas / New Year.
Type: Part-time
Hours: 28 per week
Salary: £24,000.00 per year (pro rata)
To apply for this role, please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Please note, we do not work with recruitment/employment agencies.