Graduate Media Executive

Graduate Media role up to £18K basic. Working for an independent growing business. Based in Central Essex.

Interested? This is what you will receive:

• Join a successful growing independent events business.
• Massive career development opportunity, this company has an excellent promotion route once key financial milestones are met.
• Access to internal training programs.
• 30 days holiday per annum.
• Excellent internal company events.
• International travel.

The Company

Our client is a growing player in the conference sector. They possess a great reputation in the market and have seen their size increase dramatically over the last few years. Now operating at least 12 events a year, they have established themselves as a key player in the niche market which they operate in. With considerable interest in their events and new ones planned for 2017 this would be a great time to get involved!

About the role of a Graduate Media Executive:

As a Graduate Media Executive initially before you move on within the company you will be expected to focus on contacting organisations with a view to offering them free delegate places to attend industry conferences. The aim of this is to build your knowledge, confidence and understanding of the market. By the end of this process you will understand who operates in market, what companies do etc. Initially you will use the phone but you will also be expected to travel to the conferences (often overseas) and build relationships. Once you are fully immersed into the sector you will then have a choice of moving into conference production or onto the sales side. (This normally takes at least 6 month's experience).

The Candidate profile:

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate competency in the below key areas, it is not essential to meet all requirements but priority will be given to applications that satisfy most:

• Of graduate level or possess some B2B sales experience.
• Desire to move into a conference production or sales role.
• Ability to make high call volumes.
• Research skills to identify key players in the market.
• Confident to call high end decision makers.
• Able to quickly build rapport with clients.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Dynamic with high energy.
• Able to provide excellent customer service.

How to apply for this Graduate Media Executive role?

My client is looking to hold interviews ASAP, if you feel this Graduate Media Executive role is something you would like to be considered for please forward your CV now!

About Media Steps Consulting

Media Steps is an established media recruiter working within the media and event sales markets. We are included on some of the biggest names in media’s preferred supply lists and actively source candidates who have experience of selling: sponsorship, exhibitions, delegate spaces, B2B media sales, information, online, digital and print solutions.