About this role
Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.
Job Description
Location:
London, GB
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue , GQ , Glamour , CN Traveller , Vanity Fair , Wired , The World of Interiors , House & Garden and Tatler , among many others.
We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.
Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).
We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.
We are looking for ambitious Sales Executives to join our Classified Sales team, where you will be responsible for selling advertising solutions across both print and digital platforms.
This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the media and publishing industry with a global business that’s home to some of the UK's most iconic titles. You will also benefit from comprehensive training during your first few weeks, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
Driven individuals can quickly progress to being responsible for one of our successful advertising sections, taking ownership of cross-platform sales. You will be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that consistently delivers strong results, with the opportunity to learn from experienced sales professionals and senior leaders every day.
What will you be doing?
- Selling Classified adverts and advertising space
- Working to achieve and exceed print and digital advertising sales targets
- Contacting and liaising directly with prospects and clients to sell and build revenue, and long-term relationships
- Managing page innovation, layout, and design for Classified advertising sections
- Collaborating with clients to develop effective adverts through creative copywriting and design
- Preparing tailored sales presentations for client pitches
- Attending client meetings, including face-to-face interactions where appropriate
What You’ll Learn:
- How to confidently present our brands to prospective clients via email, phone, and video
- The fundamentals of advertising and sales
- How to source high-quality, relevant leads to build your sales pipeline
- Best practices in persuasive and results-driven copywriting
- Effective client liaison and account management skills in a commercial environment
About You:
- Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
- Genuine passion for Conde Nast brands and the media industry
- Determined, highly motivated, and ambitious with a strong drive to succeed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines consistently
- Skilled at building and maintaining strong, positive relationships
What benefits do we offer?
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
- You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
- We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
- We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
- We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
- Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.