Senior Sales Executive
Westmeath (Principally based, with territory travel)
Role Overview
This is a pivotal role designed to drive media sales, manage key agency relationships, and help lead the broader sales team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can hit the ground running, secure revenue across our core counties and beyond, and provide strong leadership support within a fast-paced media environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Consistently produce monthly media sales to meet or exceed targets, proactively driving income growth within and outside our traditional franchise area.
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Maintain, strengthen, and expand productive, high-value relationships with advertising agencies and key direct clients.
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Assist in expanding the client pool and increasing commercial returns; collaborate on developing innovative marketing products and techniques.
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Support the Sales Director in coaching, mentoring, and managing field sales personnel, fostering a culture of shared best practices.
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Act as a dependable senior resource by providing seamless territory cover during staff absences.
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Manage collections and credit control in accordance with company policy, ensuring all output complies with regulatory codes and best practices.
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Exceed customer expectations, proactively alerting management to potential standard lapses and recommending remedial actions.
Requirements & Qualifications -Stamp 4 Visa Essential
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Extensive experience in media sales, advertising, or a fast-paced commercial sales environment (Media/Radio sector experience is a distinct advantage).
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Demonstrated ability to manage relationship dynamics with advertising agencies and corporate clients.
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Prior experience or a strong aptitude for coaching, motivating, and supporting sales teams.
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Strong understanding of sales pipelines, territory management, credit control, and target-driven environments.
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Must be based within or highly accessible to County Westmeath, with flexibility to travel across territories as required.
