Advertising Sales Consultant
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
Department: Sales and Commercial
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Brighton
Reporting To: Amy Waissen
Compensation: £28,000 - £30,000 / year
Description
Publication: Sussex Life and Brighton Argus
Location: Brighton and Sussex
Commission: Uncapped on top of basic salary, OTE 40k
Sussex Life Magazine is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Advertising Sales Consultant to join our team. This is a target-driven role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and is passionate about connecting premium brands with a discerning lifestyle audience.
You will be responsible for selling multi-platform advertising solutions across our prestigious print and digital portfolio. This includes Sussex Life Magazine, a leading luxury lifestyle title with a loyal and affluent readership. There will also be scope to sell advertising into The Brighton Argus, one of the region’s most popular daily newspapers, offering further reach and visibility for your clients.
This is a field-based role, and you will be expected to attend regular face-to-face meetings with clients across Brighton and the wider Sussex region. You must be based locally and have a full UK driving licence.
Key Responsibilities
* Achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets and KPIs
* Proactively generate leads and manage a sales pipeline
* Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular in-person meetings
* Sell across a range of platforms, including print, digital, social media, video, and events
* Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver effective advertising campaigns
* Maintain accurate records of activity and client communications
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in media or advertising
* A consultative sales approach with strong presentation and negotiation skills
* Confidence in meeting clients face-to-face and managing your own diary
* A results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
* Digital awareness or a willingness to learn (full training provided)
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Strong knowledge of Brighton and the wider Sussex area, with a genuine connection to the local community
* You must be based locally and able to travel across the region for client meetings
Job Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Competitive Salary plus Commission Scheme
* Contributory Pension
* Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
* Opportunities for team building and training days
* 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
* An extra day off on your birthday
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
* Discount Vouchers
* Discounted Gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
* Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
* Annual Volunteer - Charity Day
* Staff referral scheme
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.
About Newsquest Media Group
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.
In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.