International Advertising Sales Executive

Aqua-Media International is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, Senior Sales Executive, to join the international sales team of the well-respected journal Hydropower & Dams, which covers clean renewable energy and water resources development – key topics today. The job involves selling advertising space (in print and on line) and also exhibition space at international events twice a year.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with an interest and understanding of the need for renewable energy and water resources management, with a friendly and outgoing personality, and a strong aptitude for communicating with international people.

Some experience in international sales (preferably in publishing), is important. The ability to speak more than one European language, and degree level education, would be advantages, but even more important is an outgoing and friendly personality to build up good working relationships with clients.

The main elements of the position are:

Helping with the sale of

• Display and classified advertisements in the (printed) bi-monthly International Journal on Hydropower & Dams, and our annual reference book;
• Banner advertisements, industry guide logos and other options on the website;
• Small box advertisements on technical maps and posters;
• Exhibition stands and sponsorship for the company’s international events;

And:

• Overhauling and maintaining the company’s client database, upgrading it as necessary;
• Helping to keep our Industry Guide (company listings) up to date for the website
• Helping on site at international exhibitions twice a year (Europe/Africa/Asia).

Details of all the company’s activities can be found on our company website.

We operate a hybrid system, with full-time people working a minimum of three days a week in the office (in Wallington, Surrey), and two days at home, so residency in the UK within commuting distance of our office is necessary.

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience, plus a generous bonus scheme. Please submit a covering letter with your CV, to: Alison Bartle, Director, Aqua-Media International Ltd.