Description
We are looking for a commercially driven Media Sales Executive to represent Kent Life, a prestigious luxury lifestyle magazine established in 1962 and celebrating the very best of the county.
You will be part of LOCALiQ, the digital marketing arm of Newsquest Media Group, combining the credibility of trusted media brands with powerful digital marketing solutions. This gives you the ability to offer clients more than advertising space, helping businesses grow through smart, integrated marketing campaigns across print and digital.
Kent Life forms part of the Great British Life portfolio, a collection of premium regional lifestyle magazines across the UK. With a long-standing reputation and loyal readership, Kent Life is a respected platform for luxury brands, independent businesses and aspirational advertisers.
This is a hybrid role, combining home working, office time and time out meeting clients across Kent.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing new business opportunities across print and digital advertising
* Building and managing a portfolio of high-quality, premium advertisers
* Selling advertising, sponsorship and branded partnerships
* Taking a consultative approach, understanding client objectives and recommending tailored solutions
* Positioning Kent Life as a trusted platform for luxury and lifestyle brands
* Managing your sales pipeline to consistently achieve revenue targets
* Building long-term relationships with business owners, marketing managers and senior decision makers across Kent
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within media, advertising or marketing
* Strong communication and relationship building skills, confident engaging senior stakeholders
* Confidence selling premium or value led propositions
* A consultative mindset, focused on solutions rather than selling space
* Self motivated, organised and comfortable working to targets
* Good knowledge of the Kent business landscape is highly beneficial
* A professional and credible approach when representing a premium brand
* Holds a full UK driving licence – Essential for the field-based nature of the role.
Benefits and D&I Statement
* Competitive salary + uncapped commission
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
* Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
* Structured career progression & ongoing training
* Pension plan
* Employee Helpline counselling and advice
* Perks & discounts including:
o Gym membership
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Eye care
o Retail discounts
* Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.
A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.
LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.
LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.
It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.
Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.
Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.