Job Description:
We’re Hiring! Join Our Team as Brand Sales Manager
Location: Belfast
Reporting to: Managing Director
Penton Media Group is proudly celebrating 30 years as Northern Ireland’s leading independent magazine, exhibitions and events company, and we’re growing again.
Join a Small, Ambitious Media Team…
You’ll be part of a close-knit team where collaboration is key. In this role, you’ll work directly alongside the Editor of Licensed & Catering News (LCN), shaping and growing one of the industry’s most respected brands.
Our media platforms include digital magazines, weekly e-newsletters and Gala Awards Dinners, giving you a wide range of assets to sell and develop.
We are now recruiting a Brand Sales Manager for Licensed & Catering News (est. 1940), the leading business magazine for the Hospitality Industry and the authoritative voice of the trade.
This is a hands-on, exciting position with lots of room to grow, ideal for someone energetic, ambitious and ready to build their career in media.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Digital magazine
* Online and website revenue
* Awards sponsorship packages
Your Role
You will:
* Take ownership of annual advertising and sponsorship targets
* Drive revenue across digital, print and events
* Seek out new business opportunities in core and emerging markets
* Build strong relationships with clients and partners
* Produce standout proposals and client communications
* Bring creative commercial ideas to the table
* Deliver confident client presentations
* Contribute to Penton Media Group’s wider business strategy
* Stay tuned into media, advertising and business trends
* Sell over the phone and face-to-face
* Support, motivate and coach members of the wider sales team
Because this role involves regular client meetings, industry events and off-site visits, a full driving licence is essential.
What You’ll Bring
* 3+ years’ experience in media sales or a fast-paced direct sales environment
* A proven track record in new business development
* Strong presentation and reporting skills
* An enthusiastic, proactive and creative approach
* Excellent relationship-building skills
* A drive to grow, learn and progress quickly
We’re looking for someone with energy, ambition and a passion for media; someone who’s excited to take ownership of a respected brand and grow with it.
What We Offer
* £32K–£36K basic salary
* £15K annual bonus potential
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Continuous professional training
* Flexible hybrid working
* A supportive, close-knit team where your ideas genuinely matter
Ready to take the next step in your media career?
Send your CV to:
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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