Advertising Sales Account Executive

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for the performing arts? Our client is looking for a talented and ambitious Account Executive to join their commercial team and help grow advertising revenue across a leading performing arts media platform.

This role focuses on winning new business, re-engaging previous clients, and building strong relationships with advertisers and agencies. You'll be responsible for promoting a range of advertising and promotional opportunities across digital and print channels, helping clients connect with audiences across the performing arts sector.

Key Responsibilities

Account Executive

Hybrid | London SE1

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for the performing arts? Our client is looking for a talented and ambitious Account Executive to join their commercial team and help grow advertising revenue across a leading performing arts media platform.

This role focuses on winning new business, re-engaging previous clients, and building strong relationships with advertisers and agencies. You'll be responsible for promoting a range of advertising and promotional opportunities across digital and print channels, helping clients connect with audiences across the performing arts sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Create compelling sales proposals tailored to client objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching through to negotiation and closing.
• Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline activity using CRM systems.
• Deliver timely follow-up on advertising enquiries and leads via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of advertising products, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sales and other internal teams to maximise commercial opportunities.

What They're Looking For

• Proven experience in media sales, advertising sales, or a related commercial environment.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, target-driven approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and commercial awareness.
• An interest in theatre, live entertainment, or the wider performing arts sector is highly desirable.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for developing new business and growing client accounts.
• Confidence in engaging with clients and agencies at all levels.
• The ability to identify opportunities, think creatively, and deliver commercial results.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid working model , with a minimum of three days per week in their London SE1 office and flexibility to work remotely on other days.

Normal working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm , with occasional evening and weekend attendance required for industry events.

Join THEM and play a key role in supporting and connecting the performing arts industry through innovative advertising and commercial partnerships.

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