Purpose of position
As a key player in the Mid-Market sales team, you will be responsible for managing and developing your own sales and revenue pipeline, focusing on securing high-revenue merchants for the network.
You will drive your personal sales performance by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals within these markets.
Reporting to the Mid-Market Sales Team Leader, you will be expected to achieve sales targets and contribute to the team's objectives through your results-driven approach.
If you are passionate about sales and eager to make a significant impact, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
Key Tasks
- Manage and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base across the respective market(s).
- Own the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, qualifying leads, responding to RFIs and RFPs, presenting proposals, negotiating terms, and closing deals while ensuring compliance with company standards and legal terms.
- Accurately manage and update your sales pipeline in Salesforce, ensuring that opportunities and contracts pending closure are reflected and monitored consistently.
- Work closely with teams such as Finance, Integrations, and Account Development to ensure a smooth transition for new clients, from contract signing to full integration and launch.
- Conduct in-depth research on target brands, including their current affiliate activities, key contacts, and industry positioning.
- Consistently meet performance KPIs and sales targets through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and effective execution of sales activities.
Skills & Expertise
- 3+ years of experience in commercial roles with a focus on new business development in affiliate marketing, digital marketing, B2B marketplace, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets, with a strong ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to clients.
- Proficiency with Salesforce.com and sales pipelining software.
- Excellent computer literacy, including advanced skills with the MS Office suite.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to effectively liaise with clients and stakeholders of various levels of seniority.
- Self-driven and commercially savvy, with the ability to drive projects autonomously in a fast-paced international environment.
Our Offer
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Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.
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Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model, designed to foster collaboration, trust, and autonomy.
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Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace at home.
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Pension: We make regular contributions to support your retirement savings.
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Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for a range of health, vision and dental treatments.
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Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Schemes: Save on commuting costs through tax-efficient schemes for electric vehicle leasing and bike purchase.
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Workplace Nursery Benefit: Save on childcare costs through a salary sacrifice scheme with tax and National Insurance savings.
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.