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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed