Media Sales Executive

Media Sales Executive

Kick-start your media sales career with a leading publishing and events team

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 basic, plus 25% OTE and uncapped commission

Join an independent media business spanning magazines, digital advertising, exhibitions and award.

The opportunity

Ready to break into media sales? Our client will give you the training and support to sell print and digital advertising for a market-leading magazine and website.

As you grow, you’ll also sell sponsorship and promotional packages for live events across the UK.

You’ll report to the Sales Director and join a friendly, ambitious team.

About the brand

The company publishes the UK’s leading self-build and renovation magazine, inspiring readers to create brilliant homes. Its highly engaged audience gives advertisers access to a valuable, high-spending market.

Backed by major investment, the magazine has climbed from third to first in its category for ABC-audited circulation.

What you’ll do

• Manage and develop relationships with an existing client base.
• Win new business within selected sectors through telephone, email and face-to-face conversations.
• Sell display advertising, advertorial content, email promotions and digital advertising.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across the company’s exhibitions and events.
• Work closely with sales and editorial colleagues to strengthen the brand.
• Represent the brand at live exhibitions and the annual awards ceremony.

What we’re looking for

• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Motivation to build a career in media sales.
• The ability to learn quickly and understand a specialist market.
• A proactive approach to developing client relationships and new business.
• Strong organisation and a collaborative working style.

No media sales experience? No problem—we’re looking for potential, transferable skills and plenty of enthusiasm.

What we offer

• Uncapped commission with 25% OTE.
• Ongoing internal and external training.
• Hybrid working.
• Private medical cover, including access to a 24/7 private GP and mental health helplines.
• Workplace pension.
• A flexible holiday scheme.