Advertising Sales Executive – B2B Media
A specialist business-to-business media publisher is seeking an Advertising Sales Manager following a staff retirement and recent acquisition. This is a rare opportunity to work across two established international titles serving global industrial sectors.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for selling advertising solutions, primarily in print but with a growing focus on digital platforms including websites and newsletters. This is a client-facing role requiring regular outbound sales activity to an international database of existing and prospective clients.
The position would suit a junior-level salesperson looking to progress their career and take on increased responsibility within a well-established B2B publishing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Sell display advertising across print and digital platforms
* Build, manage, and grow client relationships
* Generate new business and develop existing accounts
* Meet and exceed sales targets with accurate forecasting
* Promote magazines and related products
* Prepare and present sales proposals
* Liaise closely with editorial teams
* Conduct independent market and web research
* Carry out ongoing competitor analysis
* Represent the business professionally at all times
* Attend trade shows across Europe and potentially further afield
* Report directly to senior management
* Support sales across additional titles or products as required
Skills & Experience Required
* Confident, articulate, and professional telephone manner
* Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills
* Proven ability to win new business and grow accounts
* Track record of achieving or exceeding targets
* Highly organised with strong time management skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership of accounts
* Understanding of print and digital advertising sales
* Tenacious, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
* Ability to work collaboratively with editorial teams
Education
* Minimum A-level education
* Degree preferred but not essential
Salary & Benefits
* Basic salary: £29,000–£30,000
* Generous, uncapped commission structure (3% per sale)
* Realistic on-target earnings of £40,000–£45,000