Job Details
job description
Job type: Full time (37.5 hours)
Location: Borough, SE1
Salary: £28,000 p.a.+ uncapped commission (Earn a total of £35,000 OTE)
Reporting to: Exhibitions 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.
Role and 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
Essential Skills and Experience
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.
Coachable.
Flexible attitude and able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
what we offer
Starting salary of £28,000 per annum + uncapped commission
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.
Opportunity to travel within the UK & internationally (Miami, Brussels, Asia etc).
Season Ticket Loan.
Dress down Fridays.
Training & development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice.
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.
To apply, please send your CV to Micaela.Galvin@akabomedia.co.uk
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Akabo Media
Akabo Media, a dynamic and ambitious business-to-business (B2B) publishing and events company. As a growing force in the logistics, supply chain, transport, and robotics industries, we spearhead the creation of leading magazines, exhibitions, conferences, and awards, both within the UK and internationally.