Advertising Sales Executive
11 hours ago
Newton Aycliffe
Overview Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, award‑winning UK publishing organisation to recruit an Advertising Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with over 29 years of success, offering strong earning potential, career progression, and a supportive sales environment. The Advertising Sales Executive Role As an Advertising Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue across a portfolio of print and digital business publications. You will work closely with senior decision-makers, delivering creative and commercially effective advertising solutions. Key responsibilities: Managing and growing advertising revenue across print and digital publications Selling advertising space and editorial features across regional titles Building and maintaining strong relationships with key business clients Identifying and securing new advertising opportunities Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to close Working with editorial and production teams to deliver campaigns Researching market trends and business developments to identify leads Meeting and exceeding individual sales targets Maintaining accurate records of client activity and pipeline About You Requirements: Proven experience in advertising, media, or B2B sales Strong commercial awareness and target-driven mindset Confident communicator, able to engage senior decision-makers Organised and able to manage a busy sales pipeline Comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment Desirable: Experience in publishing, magazines, or newspaper advertising Experience managing editorial-led or feature-based campaigns What’s on Offer as an Advertising Sales Executive Basic salary of £28,000 with OTE of £40,000 Competitive commission structure Pension scheme Free on-site parking Ongoing training and mentoring Opportunity to join an established and reputable publishing group Why Apply to this Advertising Sales Executive Role? Work with a respected, award-winning media business Engage with senior decision-makers across multiple sectors Join a supportive and experienced sales team Benefit from strong earning potential and career stability Apply Now If you are an experienced Advertising Sales professional looking to progress your career within a leading publishing organisation, apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment for more information