Advertising Sales Executive

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa business

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 base salary range of $70,000 - $77,000USD + bonus (25% if OTE's are met; may exceed up to 100%)
Base salary commensurate with experience

2 paid floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Paid leave for life events; i.e. wedding or moving

4 paid volunteering days per year

Paid day off for your birthday

401(k) match

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What you should know:

Closing Date

for applications: 19August 2026

Location: The successful candidate will be able to utiliseour balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within acommutable distance of our offices in Philadelphia or New York to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. There isan expectation for a minimum of

3 days per week in-person time.

You must have the right to work and live in the US.

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.

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