Music Industry Media Sales Professional

Future is the #1 global publisher for musicians and music fans. Our global network of music magazines, websites, and events includes market-leading brands Loudersound.com, MusicRadar.com, Guitarworld.com, Music Week, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog and Guitarist magazine.

The UK music commercial sales team generates revenues from record labels, tour promoters, instrument manufacturers, and retailers. We work with brands like Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Live Nation, Sold Out Group, Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, The Brit Awards, and all major UK festivals.

Our sales teams have a reputation for being creative and delivering exceptional service to our clients and advertising agencies, they are experts in the markets and embrace a challenge.

What you will be doing...

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will work from our Bath or London office 3 days per week and sell a range of advertising solutions across our network of magazines, websites, and events, generating annual sales revenues over £400k per year. You will use your knowledge to build relationships with clients and be a trusted advisor and expert in your market. You will manage the sales process from a client patch of 50+ clients.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve…

• Knowledge or experience working with record labels or tour promoters
• The ability to identify sales opportunities
• Confidence in prospecting and lead generation and securing new business
• Grow revenue from existing client base by promoting strong relationships and able to identifying new opportunities that work for your clients
• Excellent influencing, objection handling, presentation, and negotiation skills.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £32,000 - £52,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington or Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Commercial 6

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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