G-Media sàrl is hiring! We are looking for Awesome Talent for The Luxembourg Chronicle and our events, specifically an Account Manager / Sales Executive and an Event Manager.
G-Media sarl is a small Luxembourg-registered company active in Information & Communication, with three business divisions:
• Publishing: Chronicle.lu;
• Events: Discover Luxembourg, Film Festivals, etc.;
• MarCom: websites, videos, copywriting, merchandise, etc.
We are looking for two profiles:
(1) Sales Executive / Account Manager
Role: the person holding this position will work with the editorial team for editorial / sales planning and will be responsible for selling advertising / sponsorship / media space. He/she will co-ordinate all sales activities and be responsible for their own accounts, from pitching and closing the deal to ensuring payment and material delivery.
Required:
• A team player; ability to work on own initiative
• Proven ability to initiate commercial contacts and close sponsorship & advertising deals
• Ability to meet fixed deadlines
• Previous sales experience
• Understanding of the advertising landscape
• Professional approach and appearance
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written
• Very good command of at least one other of the languages: Luxembourgish, French, German
Advantageous:
• Previous experience of advertising media sales in Luxembourg
• Detailed understanding of the Luxembourg advertising landscape
• Extensive networks on social media
• Good command of additional languages
• Holder of a valid driving licence
This may suit the right profile on a freelance basis.
Availability: to start in January/February
(2) Event Manager
Role: the person holding this position will work on the organisation and planning, including attracting sponsorship, of our existing events, as follows:
- Discover Luxembourg (by foot), the 10th edition of which will take place on a Saturday early in September
- Discover Luxembourg (electric car rally), the 3rd edition of which will take place on a Sunday in May
- the Nordic Film Festival, the 4th edition of which will take place in the first week of June, featuring normally 5 films and possibly special guests
- the British & Irish Film Season, the 8th edition of which will take place in the second half of September, featuring 15-20 films and normally circa 10 guests
Note: the artistic content will be outside the remit of this position - i.e. the setting of the Discover Luxembourg courses and challenges, and the selection of the films to be screened.
Required:
• A team player
• Proven Project Management and Event Management ability
• Ability to meet fixed deadlines
• Some sales experience and proven ability to initiate commercial contacts and close sponsorship deals
• Professional approach and appearance
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written
• Very good command of French
• Extensive networks on social media and experience of promoting events
Advantageous:
• Previous experience of commercial sales
• Understanding of the Luxembourg sponsoring landscape
• Good command of additional languages
• Holder of a valid driving licence
Availability: To start in January/February
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G-Media operates an English-language work environment and supports diversity. To apply, please send your application containing your CV and covering letter to John CHALMERS at john@gmedia.lu by 15 January, mentioning the specific position.
