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Black Knight Media is currently looking for an Advertising & Sponsorship Sales Executive (Media & Conference) to join our team based in London. This is a Hybrid role, with four days in the office and one day working from home. The position is full-time, permanent, offering a competitive salary.

Are you a driven sales professional eager to make your mark in the financial media industry? Join our dynamic team at Black Knight Media Ltd, publisher of leading industry publications such as Securities Finance Times and Asset Servicing Times.

About The Sponsorship Sales Executive (Media & Conference) Role

We're seeking an ambitious Media & Conference Sponsorship Sales Executive to drive revenue across our premium financial titles and conferences. Responsibilities include building relationships with key decision-makers in securities finance and asset servicing sectors, selling high-value sponsorship packages and advertising opportunities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your sales career within a respected financial media company, working with prestigious clients and attending industry-leading conferences worldwide.

What we are looking for in our Sponsorship Sales Executive (Media & Conference):

• Developing and managing a portfolio of sponsorship and advertising clients
• Selling conference sponsorship packages for industry events
• Building relationships with senior executives at financial services firms
• Meeting and exceeding revenue targets
• Attending conferences and networking events (UK and international travel required)
• Collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to deliver client solutions
• Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline

Skills And Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year sales experience with demonstrable success and targets achieved
• British passport (for international travel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine enthusiasm for travel — the role involves UK and international conference attendance
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
• Professional telephone manner and presentation skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in media sales, sponsorship, or B2B sales
• Knowledge of the financial services sector
• Experience with conference or event sales
• Understanding of digital marketing and advertising
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office, CRM systems)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus strong commission structure - excellent earning potential
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• International travel opportunities
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading publications
• Collaborative team environment
• Office-based role (4 days per week) with one day working from home

If you're ready to advance your sales career with a growing financial media company, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Marketing Services