International Media Sales Consultant

AFA Press

Multiple Locations, Multiple Countries

AFA Press is looking for talented and ambitious sales professionals to manage its expanding international operations.

Company description:

AFA Press is a world renowned press and communications corporation that has been specialising in the production of high quality special reports for over 35 years. AFA Press works with the world's most internationally distinguished and prestigious print medias to offer communication and branding solutions that positively promote and market countries, regions and sectors in the global arena. 

Our reports provide the unique platform for geographical regions, individual nations, specific sectors and singular entities to communicate achievements and opportunities to a closely targeted and engaged international audience. 

For further information please visit our websites:

• www.afa-press.com 
• www.worldfolio.co.uk 

Job description:

As a project member in one of our business development units, you and your team will set up base in one of our international destinations. You will spend an average of 3-6 months in that country gathering all the raw materials we need in order to produce our special report. These reports are designed to highlight the positive aspects of a country and create awareness about what that country has to offer. 

In turn, these reports will then be distributed within some of the world’s leading newspapers, including The Times, USA Today, Capital, Daily Telegraph, The Independent and many more. You will be responsible for the production of the report as well as gaining the necessary advertising support.

Main responsibilities:

• Representing AFA Press at social events, conferences and trade fairs, building up a strong network and contact list;
• Scheduling, preparing and conducting meetings/interviews with top ranking business and political officials;
• Presenting, negotiating and selling communication/advertising campaigns to government agencies and AAA private companies; 
• Deliver against all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Job requirements:

We are looking for people who have the ability to sell at the highest level of seniority and are prepared to live abroad 11 months of the year.

• At least two years work experience preferably in Sales, Marketing, PR or related;
• Fluent in English. Spanish, French, Portuguese are a plus;
• Excellent personal presentation, strong communication and networking skills; 
• Excellent convincing and problem solving skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, willingness to live in any country in the world and change on a short notice as required by the company. 

The company offers:

• An excellent financial package with a base salary and high commissions; 
• All work related expenses are covered, including Per Diem expenses, Accommodation, Transportation and Logistics; 
• Full initial training to ensure that you are well equipped with all the necessary tools.

If interested please send your CVs to: recruitment@afa-press.com.