We are looking for an excellent sales person, who is results-driven and self-motivated and can thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and have the ability to communicate with senior management and colleagues as well as high profile guests and associates. The successful candidate will already have good contacts in the UK Muslim community as well as an understanding of the principles and values of the company.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop existing customer accounts and actively prospect new accounts to ensure sales forecast and revenue targets are met
• Liaise with the sales team and senior management to contribute to the development of sales strategies
• Arrange meetings with clients to discuss and analyse their requirements
• Compile and analyse sales figures, prepare proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities and undertake market research as and when necessary
• Provide proposals to boost revenue and develop new revenue streams
• Take full responsibility for the advertising campaign, liaise with the client, production and post-production team from conceptualisation until final delivery of product/services
• Analyse reports to establish current trends across account base & identify key actions to be completed
• Respond swiftly to enquiries from clients and potential clients and make sure any issues are addressed and resolved as quickly as possible.
• Negotiate terms for new and existing customers, working within the price parameters set
• Submit sales and revenue forecasts monthly or as required

About You

• Have financial acumen
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Have the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and work under pressure
• Apply structured selling techniques
• Be a clear and confident communicator: verbal and written
• Have the ability to network and build effective business relations with clients and prospective clients
• You will have a minimum of 2 years previous sales experience with a proven track record of closing sales and developing customer accounts
• Previous experience in broadcast media sales is an advantage
• You will ideally have a degree or postgraduate qualification in sales, marketing, business development or other relevant qualifications

This role is based in Ilford, only candidates that can commute to this location will be considered.