Reporting to: Sales Director
Regular: 09:00-18:00;
Main responsibilities:
- Drive strategic business development for Premium subscriptions and Media Solutions by designing strong commercial strategies and engaging senior executives active in EU Affairs.
- Manage the full sales cycle: build and maintain a high‑quality network, develop a strong pipeline of opportunities, and consistently achieve sales targets.
- Deliver consultative sales pitches, presentations, product demos, and tailored proposals aligned with client needs and market trends.
- Monitor EU Affairs policy developments relevant to prospective clients and integrate insights into your commercial approach.
- Track performance and ensure results are aligned with budget expectations.
Person specification: knowledge and experience
- Proven experience in business development, including B2B sales.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills leading to successful commercial partnerships.
- Solid understanding of the EU Affairs landscape and its key actors (corporations, institutions, think tanks, foundations, NGOs), combined with a genuine interest in policy.
- A track record of business development success; experience with CRM tools is an asset.
Personal attributes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth and scaling of the business.
- Strategic thinker capable of crafting tailored proposals that meet client needs.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
- Purpose‑driven, motivated by ambitious targets and measurable results.
- Highly organised, self‑disciplined, and able to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, paired with strong team spirit and a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach.
- Genuine interest in the media industry and media business.
The above is not an exhaustive description and other requirements may emerge as necessitated by changes within Euractiv, and its overall objectives.
What we offer:
This is a full-time employment contract under Belgian law (“contrat à durée indéterminée”), with salary and responsibilities commensurate to the candidate’s level of experience.
Additionally, we’re offering the following benefits:
- meal vouchers amounting to €8/worked day;
- reimbursement of public transport in Belgium;
- €250/year eco-vouchers;
- hospitalisation insurance coverage;
- group pension insurance;
- sales bonus based on the signed contracts;
- good balance between remote working and office-based;
- a broad range of training and development (as part of the HR Academy of Mediahuis group and external training opportunities).
How to apply:
Please mention in the subject line Senior Sales Manager – First and last name, attach your CV and a short cover letter and email it to: selection@Euractiv.com
Candidates should be available as soon as possible.
Applications are welcome immediately!
Background
Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides.
Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media.
Equality and diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.