Graduate Media Advertising Sales Executive - Italian Speaking

What you'll be doing...

We are looking for a Graduate Advertising Sales Executive to join the UK Commercial Advertising Team. As an important member of the team, you will develop and sell multi-platform advertising solutions spanning across digital, social, experiential and print. Reporting to the Advertising Manager, you will develop knowledge of the Future brands and ad products to ensure your success.

This role is focused on the luxury interiors sector and will drive commercial advertising revenues across our market-leading homes brands. The successful candidate will work closely with Italian-speaking clients and partners, so fluency in Italian is essential. You will play a key role in building relationships with premium design and interiors advertisers, helping them connect with highly engaged audiences through creative, insight-led commercial solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in media sales within a fast-paced environment working with market leading brands at the forefront of the luxury interiors market.

As a business we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative culture which encourages people to succeed and give their best whilst being supported, developed and nurtured. You will work with different areas of the commercial team providing you with a solid foundation of media knowledge to serve you for your entire career.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out client meetings - these can vary from pitching potential business to responding to campaign briefs.
• Create proposals for clients, discussing customers' needs and how our brands and products can help them reach their goals.
• Proactively reach out to both new and existing clients.
• Liaise with clients at the end of their campaign to make relevant suggestions for Future campaign opportunities.
• Maintain and present reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or training.
• Develop a solid and trusting relationship between clients and Future.
• Resolve client issues, complaints and objections.
• Identify client needs to provide customer relationship management.
• Expand existing relationships and generate new sales leads through prospecting.
• Maximise profit by up-selling or cross-selling Future products and brands.
• Perform ongoing market research.
• Create a strategy for your role together with your manager and agree monthly goals.
• Work with our teams to create custom, thoughtfully curated content for clients.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Fluent in Italian at professional level
• Comfortable communicating ideas to groups, in a way that suits your style and supports audience engagement.
• Contribute both independently and when collaborating with others.
• Experience presenting ideas, and finding shared solutions.
• Want to make meaningful progress each day and contribute positively to team and business goals.
• Any degree discipline is welcome.

Please note that the start date for this position will be Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

What's in it for you

The expected salary for this role is £29,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working on three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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