Sales Executive
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location : Cork
Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent, HybridMy Client, one of Ireland's most successful local radio businesses, is looking for a driven sales professional to join their team. The Sales Executive will drive local business, new business acquisition, identify new revenue streams and manage a set of key accounts while striving to grow revenue and build lasting client relationships. A passion for sales, media, and exceeding targets is the key to success in this role. The successful candidate will have a flair for communication and negotiation, with the drive and ambition to bring our brands to new commercial customers.Responsibilities:
- Develop new business across ALL our platforms - on-air, on-street, and online
- Identify new revenue streams through our social and online platforms
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue targets as set by sales management
- Prepare accurate advertising contracts on behalf of the company
- Complete all sales-related paperwork, including reports, bookings, production requests, solutions briefs, credit applications, CRM, etc.
- Adhere to all sales department policies, including recommended rates and packages
- Assist with special sales-related projects
- Stay abreast of competitive conditions
- Consistently strive for best-in-class customer care delivery
- Manage and grow existing accounts
- Highly motivated and a self-starter
- Tech-savvy with strong knowledge of digital platforms
- Experience in sales (media sales preferred but not essential)
- Must have strong cold-calling skills
- Ability to manage the full sales cycle, from lead sourcing to closing
- Efficient in Microsoft tools, including Excel & PowerPoint
- Valid full Irish driving licence with own car
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- commissions.
- 25 days holiday per year
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- 'Bikes for Work' scheme
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access