Junior Account Executive - International Sales

4w4 weeks ago

Axel Springer

London, GB · Full-time · £28,000 – £34,000

About this role

Are you at the start of your career in media, advertising, or sales and looking for a role with real international exposure? As a Junior Account Executive on our International Sales Team, you will support agencies and advertisers outside Germany who want to reach German audiences through trusted, high-quality media brands.

You will coordinate pricing requests and maintain accurate client data in Salesforce to ensure transparent and efficient processes. You will also monitor campaign performances and evaluate ad server data to identify optimisation opportunities, while supporting the team at both direct and programmatic client briefs.

Within Media Impact, Axel Springer’s dedicated sales house for Germany, you will collaborate with colleagues in Berlin, London, and other international markets. Together, you will build relationships with selected clients and agencies through in-person engagements, working closely with the sales team to drive sustainable growth.

This 12-month fixed-term position offers hands-on experience with one of Europe’s leading digital publishers. You will have the chance to work with some of Germany’s strongest media brands and develop your knowledge of digital advertising and media sales through dedicated training opportunities.

Requirements

Initial professional experience or relevant internships in media, advertising, marketing, sales, or a related field
Genuine interest in digital advertising, media brands, and international client work
Confident use of PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and AI-supported tools in a professional environment
Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
A proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented approach to work
Strong communication skills in English and German language skills at B1 level or higher
The right to work in the UK (e.g., settled or pre-settled status, UK citizenship, or another valid visa) – we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role

Responsibilities

Coordinate pricing requests and maintain accurate client data in Salesforce to ensure transparent and efficient processes
Monitor campaign performances and evaluate ad server data to identify optimisation opportunities
Support the team at both direct and programmatic client briefs to help advance sales opportunities effectively
Research agencies, brands, and new business opportunities, preparing reports to optimise advertising results
Prepare client meetings, presentations, and media proposals to create compelling sales materials
Build relationships with selected clients and agencies through in-person engagements in close collaboration with the sales team
Collaborate with colleagues in Germany and across international markets to contribute to projects that drive sustainable growth

Benefits

An attractive and modern workplace with good transport connections in the East of London
Training opportunities to develop your knowledge of digital advertising and media sales
The chance to work with some of Germany’s strongest media brands
An international, motivated, and experienced team with room to learn and grow
Exposure to agencies, advertisers, and colleagues across different markets