Sales Manager

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Sales Manager!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

1. Competitive Salary & Bonus: Year one OTE of £40,000 - £50,000 with a performance-driven bonus scheme.
2. Generous Benefits: Paid day off for your birthday, company pension, sick pay, and free on-site parking.
3. Career Development: Continuous training and development to help you grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
4. Inclusive & Friendly Team: Join a close-knit, supportive team where your contributions are valued.
5. Flexibility: Monday to Friday schedule with potential overtime opportunities and weekend availability.

About Us:

At Link Communication, we create compelling brand experiences that drive growth for top brands using experiential marketing and promotional sampling. With over 28 years of experience, we've become industry leaders in executing highly effective campaigns across supermarkets, convenience retailers, consumer events, and trade shows. We proudly represent global leaders in food, drink, lifestyle, and technology, and have won The Most Effective Retail Sales Experience industry award multiple years in a row.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Media Sales Manager, you'll drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales growth by developing, executing, and optimizing marketing campaigns. You'll work closely with internal teams, clients, and prospects to ensure our initiatives succeed.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Proposal Creation & Campaign Planning:
   Plan and strategize experiential campaigns with detailed activity proposals and costing.
   Use PowerPoint, Excel, and visuals to create impactful presentations.
   Collaborate with in-house designers to craft engaging visuals for the sales process.
2. Sales Conversion:
   Take a consultative, proactive approach to selling our services.
   Set appointments and meet with potential clients, either directly or alongside senior directors.
   Build lasting relationships with multiple contacts and drive sales to meet or exceed targets.
3. Prospect Identification & Research:
   Research new prospects through LinkedIn, trade media, and industry events.
   Analyse existing clients and identify new opportunities.
   Manage and clean up the customer database.
4. Marketing Communications:
   Create and execute media plans to engage prospective clients.
   Develop innovative mailers and content for email, social media, and our website.
   Keep our seasonal marketing calendar up to date, and use trade media to secure publicity.
5. Customer Engagement:
   Communicate effectively via email, phone, and in-person presentations.
   Provide advice, build rapport, and guide clients through the decision-making process.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications:
A-Level English & Maths - Grade A
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, PR, Communications, or a related field.

Experience:
At least 2 years of sales experience is preferred.
Strong communication skills for engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
Apply today and become a key player in our growing company! We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, especially those with degrees in Marketing, Events, PR, or Communications.

Location: Pudsey (Relocation/commute required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at £30,000 per year with potential bonuses.

Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Yearly bonus

Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay

Schedule:
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Pudsey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:
* sales: 2 years (preferred)
* Marketing: 2 years (preferred)