Media Sales Assistant

Media Sales Assistant

Frieze is the world's leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines – frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week – and seven international art fairs – Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze Seoul, The Armory Show and EXPO Chicago. Legacy art fair brands The Armory Show and EXPO Chicago were acquired by Frieze in September 2023. In October 2021, Frieze also launched No.9 Cork Street, a permanent space for visiting international galleries in the heart of Mayfair, London.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support the US-based advertising sales team on administrative duties related to advertising sales including, but not limited to, managing contact database & CRM, ad bookings, mailchimp distribution lists, and invoice management
• Ensuring print and digital artwork delivery from advertisers
• Create and update client e-mailers and promotional material to support the media sales team
• Prepare post campaign reports for clients primarily focused on digital analytics (web, newsletter, sponsored content productions and social media)
• Manage weekly and annual sales reports and regularly monitor team's progress of revenue against targets
• Manage promotions, media partnerships, and promotional events as needed
• Support sales lead generation with research and initial outreach for advertising prospects for global arts exhibitions, events, and media/arts competitors as well as brand and luxury advertisers
• Support the sales team on research and presentations for client proposals and agency RFPs

Please note shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc

• This is a permanent position
• Working hours are on average 40 hours per week
• Unsocial hours, dictated as and when by the demands of the business schedule
• Adapting to the use of new systems and technology where appropriate

Knowledge and Experience

• An eye for detail and an understanding of strict deadlines
• Knowledge of working in a fast paced environment
• Interest in the art world is essential

Desirable

• Knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva, Google Analytics, Adobe Products
• Ability to speak additional language(s) a plus
• Previous experience working in an advertising agency or an arts/media environment

Skills and Abilities

• Working with excel and Sugar CRM
• You are self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• You are hardworking with excellent organizational skills.
• You are curious about art and culture and love new experiences.
• You are a team player.

Desirable

• A strong understanding of print and digital advertising formats

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress to both within our own organization and the art world at large.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum: $46,020.00 hourly

Hiring Range Maximum: $61,360.00 hourly