The SoGlos team is growing and we are recruiting for two ambitious new sales executives to join our thriving, fast-paced Partnerships Hub team.
About the role
Your key responsibilities:
Drive revenue growth by identifying and winning new business opportunities
Execute sales strategies to meet and exceed targets
Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling advertising campaign proposals
Present creative solutions that align with partner objectives and drive business results
Develop and grow strong long-term relationships with partners across both business and lifestyle sectors
Effectively manage a busy calendar of sales activity
Work to achieve wider business objectives as part of a successful team
Stay ahead of emerging marketing and advertising industry trends
About you
What we are looking for:
- Proven sales experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
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An understanding of marketing, advertising and sponsorship, or event sales would be an advantage
- Exceptional
communication and negotiation skills
- Positive, results-driven mindset
- Personable and pro-active self-starter who enjoys working on your own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure, taking the initiative to find solutions to challenges
- Great organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage individual activity
- Good working knowledge of Gloucestershire across a range of sectors. Strong local business contacts would be an advantage
- Ideally, experience in a similar sales role in the media, marketing, recruitment, technology, estate agency or professional services sector, as some examples
- Proficient in embracing modern technologies – including CRMs (ideally HubSpot), websites, social media platforms, Office 365 and SoGlos’s own in-house business management system
What we offer
- A creative and collaborative work environment, working with a dynamic and forward-thinking team that champions Gloucestershire
- Competitive starting salary and generous commission, with OTE of £50,000 per annum, uncapped
- Flexible working hours and hybrid office / home working options
- In-house training, personal performance reviews and career progression opportunities
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- An additional day’s holiday for every year with the company
- Regular #SoGlosSocial
team get-togethers
Employment basis: Full-time, permanent (part-time also considered for the right candidate)
About SoGlos
SoGlos is on a mission to celebrate Gloucestershire as an incredible place to live, work and visit.
Launched 18 years ago, the iconic media brand not only plays a vital role in the county’s success, it’s also striving to revolutionise UK regional media – regularly winning national accolades in recognition of its work as an innovative industry pioneer.
A dynamic, engaging and influential platform for readers and an established, proven and trusted marketing platform for partners, SoGlos helps prestigious organisations across the county thrive
This is a unique opportunity to join a team of passionate and creative professionals in a positive environment to celebrate the county and help our partners thrive.
For more information see SoGlos Insights, meet the SoGlos team and discover more about SoGlos Successes.
To apply
Email SoGlos’s office manager, Tracey Gamble, at tracey@sopublishing.com with your CV and a short covering note about why you’re the perfect person for the role.
Applications close 30 April 2025.
