Advertising Sales Executive at Informa

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

77000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Communication, Digital Marketing, Networking, Client Relations, Market Research, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Technical Aptitude, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Learning Enthusiasm, Goal-Driven, Attention to Detail, Resilience

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books, and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas, and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. Job Description Join Taylor & Francis as an Advertising Sales Executive and accelerate your career in academic publishing while driving revenue growth across our prestigious journals and digital platforms. This dynamic role offers exceptional mentorship, professional development, and ample growth opportunities. What you'll be doing: Drive Revenue Success: Deliver advertising and sponsorship revenue to meet ambitious targets while building your sales expertise Develop New Business: Identify and pursue exciting opportunities within designated accounts and emerging territories Create Client Solutions: Assist in developing custom advertising packages for media planners and agencies Build Professional Networks: Generate leads through strategic networking, research, and industry engagement Master Client Relations: Build lasting relationships with existing and prospective clients through exceptional service Support Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate on key client meetings, proposals, and high-impact presentations Research Market Opportunities: Identify potential clients and analyze market trends that drive business growth Contribute to Innovation: Share insights and ideas that enhance advertising offerings and client services Learn from Industry Leaders: Work closely with senior sales professionals and participate in comprehensive training programs Represent Excellence: Attend industry conferences and networking events while building your professional brand Qualifications What we're looking for: Professional Foundation: 2-4 years sales, marketing, or customer service experience with growth mindset Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written skills with natural ability to build rapport quickly Goal-Driven Approach: Persistent, resilient attitude with determination to achieve and exceed targets Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and eagerness to master CRM platforms Digital Marketing Interest: Experience or strong interest in online advertising and digital marketing strategies Organizational Strength: Excellent attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Learning Enthusiasm: Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous professional development Team Collaboration: Positive attitude with strong collaborative skills and professional demeanor Entrepreneurial Spirit: Self-motivated approach with curiosity about industry trends and market opportunities Additional Information What we offer in return: Annual salary of circa $70,000 - $77,000 USD + bonus Salary commensurate with experience 15 paid vacation days 10 paid sick days 2 paid floating holidays Paid parental leave Paid leave for life events; i.e. wedding or moving Medical, dental, & vision benefits 4 paid volunteering days per year Paid day off for your birthday 401(k) match Flexible working schedule Seasonal social and charitable events Training and development We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be. What you should know: Closing Date for applications: 26 January 2026 You must have the right to work and live in the US. Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Philadelphia office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time. Interview process: Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we’d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant. We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact [email protected] Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis: If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor. We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/

Responsibilities

The Advertising Sales Executive will drive revenue success by delivering advertising and sponsorship revenue while developing new business opportunities. They will create client solutions and build professional networks to enhance client relations and support strategic initiatives.