Interim Sales Executive (MAT Cover)

Farfetch
UK London, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with digital advertising sales experience and a collaborative mindset will find this role in a high-velocity, data-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with digital advertising sales experience and a track record in brand relationship management
    — “Experience in digital advertising sales and a proven track record of managing brand relationships”
  • Individuals who can advocate for clients internally and manage cross-functional expectations
    — “Pragmatic collaborator who combines assertive cross-functional communication with strong business acumen”
  • Professionals comfortable with CRM systems and data-driven strategies in a luxury fashion context
    — “Process driven with strong operational rigor: experienced in using CRM systems and SLA tracking tools”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to working in London, with three days in-office per week
    — “Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub”
  • The start date is fixed for January 2027, requiring availability at that time
    — “START DATE FOR JANURARY 2027”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing multi-stage sales pipelines using CRM tools
    — “Process driven with strong operational rigor: experienced in using CRM systems”
  • Emphasize your ability to align internal teams with client goals and KPIs
    — “Be an internal advocate for your accounts, holding internal stakeholders accountable”
  • Showcase your data-driven approach to marketing communication and client engagement
    — “Leverage data, insights, and measurement to build innovative marketing communication plans”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing a high-velocity pipeline
  • leveraging data and insights
  • building innovative marketing communication plans
  • partnering with internal stakeholders
Typical background
experience in digital advertising salesproven track record in managing brand relationships

Skills & requirements

Required

Digital Advertising SalesCRM SystemsSLA Tracking ToolsCross-functional CommunicationBusiness Acumen

Preferred

Retail MediaPerformance Marketing

Stack & domain

Digital Advertising SalesCRM SystemsSLA Tracking ToolsTarget-drivenAmbitiousResilientTenaciousCollaborativeAssertiveBusiness AcumenLuxury FashionBrand AwarenessData-driven Marketing StrategiesFull-funnel Marketing Activations

About the role

Original posting from Farfetch via Lever

START DATE FOR JANURARY 2027

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.

We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.

LONDON

Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events.

THE ROLE

Start date in January 2027- We are looking for an ambitious Sales Executive to join the FARFETCH Advertising team

Luxury brands leverage FARFETCH Advertising services to elevate brand awareness at every stage of the FARFETCH customer journey. Harnessing unparalleled consumer insights from the largest luxury online audience in the world; FARFETCH Advertising devise data-driven marketing strategies that power full-funnel marketing activations creating global impact at scale. We help brands maximize engagement amongst existing followers, prospect new customers and develop new audiences on FARFETCH and beyond. 

As Sales Executive you will partner closely with a range of SMB luxury accounts to create exciting and innovative advertising partnerships that enhance the consumer experience, build brand equity and drive revenue growth for the FARFETCH business.       

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Manage a high-velocity pipeline of new and existing clients with accountability for the entire sales cycle; from lead generation to closing deals and optimising retention 

Leverage data, insights, and measurement to build innovative marketing communication plans that reach partner audience targets and achieve partner KPIs

Work closely with a dedicated Account Manager to streamline pre-sales efforts and identify optimisation/upsell opportunities 

Be an internal advocate for your accounts, holding internal stakeholders accountable to delivery SLAs and identifying and unblocking operational bottlenecks

WHO YOU ARE:

Thrives in target-driven, ambitious environments with a high level of resilience and tenacity 

Experience in digital advertising sales and a proven track record of managing brand relationships, with a deep understanding of media metrics and partner ROI

Process driven with strong operational rigor: experienced in using CRM systems and SLA tracking tools to manage extensive client lists with multi-stage pipelines

Pragmatic collaborator who combines assertive cross-functional communication with strong business acumen; knowing when to push for delivery and when to adapt to strategic trade-offs

Bonus: retail media and performance marketing skillset

REWARDS & BENEFITS:

  • Employee Pension Scheme 
  • Flexible Benefits Program 
  • Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover 
  • Flexible work environment- 3 days a week in the office, 2 days from home

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT & SCAM DISCLAIMER:

  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 
  • SCAM DISCLAIMER- It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.

Source: Farfetch careers (Lever)

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