Advertising Sales Executive

LOCALiQ_UK; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ambitious Advertising Sales Consultant to join their team in Bournemouth. This role combines field sales and account management, focusing on developing client relationships across Dorset. The successful candidate will drive advertising sales for the Dorset Living portfolio, conducting meetings and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful campaigns. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Workplace pension

Discounts and perks via the 'Newsquest Benefits' platform

25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off

Training and career progression

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental health support via Lifeworks

Eye test vouchers and £50 contribution toward glasses

Annual volunteer day for charity support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in magazine or media sales; luxury brand sales is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients across Dorset.
• Drive advertising sales for the Dorset Living portfolio.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings to understand client needs.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Local Knowledge

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Description

We are looking for an ambitious and personable Advertising Sales Consultant to join our team, representing our Dorset Living portfolio of lifestyle magazines. This permanent role combines field sales and account management, focusing on developing client relationships across Dorset, particularly in key areas such as Bournemouth, Weymouth, and the surrounding towns and villages.

As part of this role, you’ll spend time visiting clients, so familiarity with the area, a valid driving license, and a passion for supporting local businesses is essential.

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid role with one day a week in the Bournemouth office. Part-time hours considered, with salary pro-rated accordingly.

About Dorset Living Magazine Series

Our Dorset Living portfolio features some of the region's most respected lifestyle magazines, celebrating the people, businesses, and culture that make this area unique. Each issue includes:

• Profiles of unique properties and estates.
• Reviews of top dining, leisure, and travel experiences.
• Features on local businesses, retailers, and artisans.

Our magazines provide businesses with an effective platform to connect with an engaged audience that values quality and authenticity, ensuring advertising campaigns resonate and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients across Dorset.
• Drive advertising sales for the Dorset Living portfolio.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings to understand client needs and propose tailored advertising solutions.
• Seek new business opportunities through outreach and networking.
• Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Proven experience in magazine or media sales; experience in selling luxury brands is a plus.
• Strong business development skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Good local knowledge of Dorset, especially key areas.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission.
• Workplace pension.
• Discounts and perks via the “Newsquest Benefits” platform.
• 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Training and career progression.
• Discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Mental health support via Lifeworks.
• Eye test vouchers and a £50 contribution toward glasses.
• Annual volunteer day for charity support.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Advertising Services