Brands: Hotel Designs & SPACE Magazine (Forum Events & Media portfolio) Location: Hybrid (Hertford-based office remote flexibility) Reports to: Publisher Salary: Up to £40,000 plus Commission OTE £55k About the Brands Hotel Designs is a leading international hotel design media platform, delivering daily news, insight, and inspiration to architects, designers, and hospitality professionals worldwide. SPACE Magazine is a premium print publication exploring architecture, interiors, and innovation across the hospitality sector. Together, the brands offer integrated digital, print, and live-event platforms that connect design-led businesses with highly engaged, senior audiences. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Media Sales Manager to drive advertising, sponsorship, and partnership revenue across Hotel Designs and SPACE Magazine. This is a senior, hands-on sales role focused on new business development, revenue growth, and account expansion. You will take ownership of sales targets, develop high-value client relationships, and sell integrated media solutions across digital, print, and events, working closely with editorial, marketing, and events teams to deliver commercially successful campaigns. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development Own and deliver individual and brand-level sales targets across digital, print, and event sponsorship Proactively identify, pitch, and close new business opportunities with suppliers, design brands, PR agencies, and hospitality groups Develop tailored, multi-platform proposals that align client objectives with brand audiences Account Growth & Relationship Management Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, with a focus on repeat business and long-term partnerships Upsell and cross-sell advertising, branded content, newsletters, and event sponsorship Act as a trusted commercial contact for senior client stakeholders Event & Sponsorship Sales Lead sales for Hotel Designs’ programme of bespoke events, including roundtables, panel discussions, and live experiences Secure sponsorships and partnerships that deliver clear ROI for clients and revenue growth for the brands Collaboration & Campaign Delivery Work closely with editorial and marketing teams to shape commercially viable content-led campaigns Ensure smooth campaign delivery and strong client satisfaction Identify opportunities to improve products, packages, and sales materials based on client feedback Pipeline Management & Reporting Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and forecasting via CRM Track performance against KPIs and revenue targets Provide regular sales updates and insights to the Publisher Industry Engagement Represent the brands at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities Build a strong personal network within the design, architecture, and hospitality sectors Skills & Experience Proven success in senior B2B media sales or partnerships roles Strong track record of new business development and revenue growth Experience selling integrated media solutions across digital, print, and events Confident negotiator with excellent presentation and closing skills Commercially focused, target-driven, and self-motivated CRM and pipeline management experience (Workbooks or similar) Genuine interest in design, architecture, hospitality, and creative industries What We Offer Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission Hybrid working model with flexibility Opportunity to work with two highly respected media brands Autonomy to drive sales performance and shape client relationships Access to industry events and a strong professional network Supportive, collaborative team environment