Job of the Week: Sales executives at FPJ & Eurofruit

Do you fancy working in the fast-moving international media sales business for a global publisher of industry-leading food magazines?

Market Intelligence is the world’s leading provider of information for the international fresh fruit and vegetable sector. This is afascinating, fast-moving sectorwhere you will havedaily interaction with senior executivesin the fresh produce supply chain including leading growers, importers, traders, manufacturers, supermarket buyers, and others connected to the vital business of fresh food supply.

It's an exciting time for the company: we have recently revamped ourwebsites and news servicesto bring the most up-to-date news and information to our many thousands of readers around the world. Our suite of products features thefull range of print and digital publications (including market-leading titles the Fresh Produce Journal, Eurofruit and Asiafruit), as well as a series ofhigh-profile business conferencesinEurope, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

We are looking for twohighly motivated sales executivesto join our teamto sell advertising and sponsorshipsfor our business magazines, new websites and international conference events.

The successful applicants will ideally havesome sales experience, the ability to work under pressure to meet key sales targets, and be a good team player. The position isideal for a second jobber or motivated graduatewith a passion for selling, both on the phone and in person.

Knowledge of the fresh produce or food industry is useful but not essential. In any case the successful candidate is expected quicklyto build up a book of key contacts, be confident picking up the phone to speak to our clientbase, and to work with our customers face-to-face at our international business conferences and events.

A second language is an advantage due to the international nature of the fresh produce business.

In return we can offera competitive salary and commission structure(basic +/-£22k, OTE £30k+),ample opportunity for international travel, the chance to be a part of a friendly and lively team, and a convenient office location close to Vauxhall station in London. Benefits include pension as well as discounted gym membership at one of London’s premier sports centres. There is the opportunity for progression within the company for the right candidate.

Please address your CV and cover letter, stating your salary expectations and availability, to FPJ advertising manager Gulay Cetin (gulay@fpj.co.uk) and editor Michael Barker (michael@fpj.co.uk). For more information on our business visitwww.fruitnet.com.