SOLUTIONS EXECUTIVE, THE GUARDIAN
Join the team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Their team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. They offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
They’re looking for a Solutions Executive to join our award winning advertising team!
As a Solutions Executive you will provide sales support to our advertising team, across all advertising products (print, digital and podcast), to enable them to spend more time with customers. As you will have the opportunity to support the team across the entire sales process, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the foundations of how to sell, from how to prepare material for pitches to writing and presenting campaign management reports.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Administration of various processes related to the sales teams activities
Coordinating briefing meetings and advertising bookings
Researching the media marketplace reading trade press and relevant business press to increase your understanding
Analysing market data to provide competitive insight to arm the sales team with a view on the market
Reporting, produce a monthly analysis with insight and commentary showing what our competitors are doing well and where there are opportunities for us
Identifying leads and sharing with the sales team insight into where our customers are advertising across competitor titles
Presenting pitches and Post Campaign Analysis to smaller clients with support from the Sales Support Lead.
ABOUT YOU
Enjoys learning new skills and working in a fast paced environment
Interested in advertising and the media industry and keen to learn more
Loves working in an environment that is values driven and customer focused
Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines, often with short lead times
Adaptability and flexibility
Good numerical skills and comfortable working with data
Responsible, accountable, acts with integrity
Proactive, able to work on own initiative whilst being a strong team player
STARTING SALARY: £27,500
It's not essential that you meet all of the requirements above, so if you're interested in the role and feel you have some of the relevant skills, then we would still encourage you to apply!
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload a copy of your latest CV.
You don't need to provide a covering letter but we would like you to share your responses to the following two questions:
Why are you interested in the Solutions Executive role?
What interests you in Guardian Advertising?
Don't worry we're not looking for an essay response, we'd like you to share roughly a paragraph (the suggested word count is 100-200 words per paragraph) for each question as part of the application process. Please provide your responses to our questions on one document and upload it along with your CV as part of your application.
BENEFITS AT THE GUARDIAN
Culture & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.
You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.
We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Learning & Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Our Working Environment
We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
