Advertising Sales Director
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Do you have a successful sales background and want to move on to the next challenge?
Dock Street Creative Productions is launching new high-end consumer magazines in 2018 and is looking for an ambitious individual who wants to help drive the commercial side of the business.
A bursting contacts book would be an advantage, but we’re looking for the right person who will help drive the success of the business. Boundless enthusiasm, a can-do attitude and wanting to be part of a successful team are essential.
Based in offices that overlook the beautiful marina at Ipswich, only a short distance from the main railway station, Dock Street Creative Productions is a new, dynamic and high quality publisher. This role offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to take their career to the next level with competitive salary, excellent commission, benefits and the scope to develop the role.
We offer
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Competitive salary and high commissions with personal and team targets
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Additional performance related pay and bi-annual pay reviews
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Highest quality training and development programme
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Beautiful newly renovated and interior designed offices overlooking the water at Ipswich marina
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Company pension, gym membership and discount cards for local businesses
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The chance to be at the start of a new company and develop your own job role and career along with the company
You will be
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A highly experienced sales professional with a successful track record
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An inspirational team leader with faultless integrity and impeccable judgement
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Responsible for developing your own advertising portfolio and assisting the team to develop their portfolios.
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Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
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Communication skills of the highest standard and unwaveringly positivity.
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Good at understanding the brand values of the magazine and selling to create the right environment for the readers and other advertisers as well as offering a consultative approach to clients to best meet their needs
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Adept at negotiating contract renewals including series bookings and rate increases
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Confident to work on your own initiative, arrange and attend director-level client meetings
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Commercially aware and target-driven
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Driven to push targets ups and deliver results beyond expectations
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Thrive under pressure and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
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Technically proficient and happy to use CRM software
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Happy to copy chase and manage your own client base
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Happy to cross sell print and digital
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Enjoy becoming a part of the industry you’re selling into, including attending parties, award ceremonies and functions
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Trustworthy, hardworking and passionate
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Love magazines and want to be a part of creating a new brand and a new company.
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Please apply now with a CV and covering letter to hello@dockstcreative.com