Advertising Sales Executive

Newsquest Media Group; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking an ambitious Advertising Sales Consultant to join their team. This role focuses on developing client relationships across Dorset, particularly in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will engage in field sales and account management, visiting clients and proposing tailored advertising solutions. This is a full-time hybrid role with opportunities for part-time hours. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including uncapped commission and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Workplace pension

Discounts and perks via the Newsquest Benefits platform

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Training and career progression opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health support via Lifeworks

Eye test vouchers

Annual volunteer day for charity work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in magazine or media sales.
• Strong business development skills.
• Good local knowledge of Dorset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Development

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Job description

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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 can also be 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 a 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 with clients to understand their 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 Experience

• Proven experience in magazine or media sales (or selling luxury brands).
• 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 as part of 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 opportunities.
• 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 work.

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