Advertising Sales Executive

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 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

• 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?

• 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.