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