Commercial Director – Financial Media

Sponsorship, Digital & Membership Sales

Base up to £75,000 + 50k OTE

London/Hybrid/International Travel

The  Commercial Director will be responsible for the sales of digital, conference sponsorships & research packages, looking to sell in excess of £750,000 + Year 1, this is not a managerial role but a great opportunity to be part of a business unrivalled in its space.

The role will require a dynamic sales professional preferably with at least 10 years’+  experience.  The individual will be seeking a role in a growth environment. The ideal candidate will have sold successfully to financial institutions internationally.

The successful candidate will be a proven achiever, have outstanding communication skills both orally and written, will be an excellent networker, understand the need to be comfortable making many effective calls a day, 4+ meetings per week and to meet & exceed sales targets.  We are not looking for clock watchers, but the types of individuals that have a get the “job done” attitude.

The individual will be working with a global remit and have a successful track record of selling across a number of products.

The primary drivers for success as a sales executive will be fourfold:

1. Achieving revenue targets

2. Maximizing yield

3. Networking effectively within our community.

4. Achieving a set number of meetings and presentations per week

5. Actively seek referrals and prospect efficiently 

Key attributes required to fulfill the positions remit and responsibilities in this demanding environment are:

• Proven sales skills
• Outstanding communication skills both orally and written.
• Good networking skills and ability to close.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Additional skills which will be looked upon favorably:

• Foreign languages
• Creative and innovative thinker. An individual who has the ability to think and execute out of the box.
• Financial market knowledge

This is an opportunity for sales professionals with proven track records of success to join a fast-growing niche events and research business that operates globally in a leadership position.

                            Please send CV’s to dan@mediasearchinc.co.uk