Advertising Sales Executive - The Big Issue - Glasgow - Intern

02.02.12 - Permanent - Advertising

The Role

We are looking for a Media Sales Executive for a 3 month internship to be based at our Glasgow office to build existing and new customer relationships with a view to increasing advertising revenue for The Big Issue magazine, locally, nationally and online. The Big Issue is the leading Social Business brand in the UK if not the world, helping thousands of people over the last 20 years. The successful candidate will be given full training on how to thrive in this fast paced environment and will work closely with the Advertising Manager, Advertising Director and Group Director to meet and exceed targets and deadlines.

We invest heavily in staff development with plenty of opportunities for career progression, so the successful candidate will be considered for permanent employment at the end of the internship.

The Candidate

We are looking for a commercially-aware candidate with a keen interest in a sales-focussed career. The successful candidate will gain the opportunity to develop their skills, gain exposure to the media industry and expand their knowledge of the commercial market, whilst working in a fast paced environment. Portraying confidence, enthusiasm, determination and an excellent verbal manner is essential for this role.

Key Skills

• Commercial Awareness
• Written Communication
• Planning & Organising
• Teamwork
• Proactivity & Initiative
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication
• Negotiating & Persuading
• Computing Skills
• Flexibility/Adaptability

To apply for this intern opportunity please follow this link:

http://jobonline.thecareersgroup.co.uk/careersgroup/Student/DisplayVacancy.aspx?id=c49fe5a7-1631-48a1-83bc-b3a4fd99a4d3