Sales Executive

Sales Executive, Advertising (£28,000 plus commission)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

As a Sales Executive, you will help to grow IMDirect print and digital revenue by developing profitable and high-performing long-term partnerships with clients. Although generating new business is expected, leads and accounts will be provided along with full training and support. You’ll be supported by a team that values collaboration, creativity, and learning, with a clear progression path.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career, whether you're a recent graduate or looking to take your first step into media sales. We're looking for a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and thrives in a target-driven environment. You'll join a friendly, supportive team and benefit from a bespoke training programme designed to help you grow and succeed.

As a Sales Executive you will;

• Proactively sell print and digital advertising solutions across Immediate’s brands, both new and existing
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consultative selling, understanding client needs, and providing tailored campaign solutions
• Identify new sales opportunities through lead generation, networking, inbound enquiries, and trade shows
• Manage your sales pipeline using our tools, to forecast and track your campaigns
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor activity, and client sectors to inform sales strategies
• Attend meetings and networking events throughout the year, representing Immediate and it’s brands
• Collaborate with internal departments including marketing, client services, sales planners and production teams to deliver seamless campaign execution
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor activity, and client sectors to inform sales strategies
• Deliver on personal revenue targets and hit weekly targets
• Respond to briefs with compelling proposals and media plans

Requirements

• Results driven, you enjoy working towards targets
• Organised and able to prioritise
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, you can easily build rapport whilst asking the right questions
• Thinks creatively to problem solve

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
• A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.