Advertising Sales Executive

Brook Street; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary

Annual salary review

Hybrid working (after training)

25 days annual leave + 10 holidays

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Company smartphone and laptop

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is partnering with a leading publishing and events organisation to recruit an Advertising Sales Executive. The role focuses on selling advertising and exhibition opportunities across established publications and events, while developing long-term partnerships with clients across Ireland.

Essential skills include proven B2B and media sales experience, target-driven performance, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, media sales, advertising sales, sponsorship sales, or corporate sales.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong IT and administration skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Ireland as required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing advertising and exhibition revenue across a portfolio of publications and events.
• Developing strong relationships with existing clients and key decision-makers.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and networking.
• Negotiating advertising and sponsorship agreements to maximise revenue.
• Managing client accounts, including renewals and ongoing relationship development.
• Attending industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence and generate new business.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Completing all associated sales administration, proposals, and client sign-off processes.

Skills

B2B sales

Media sales

Advertising sales

Sponsorship sales

Client relationships

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading publishing and events organisation to recruit an ambitious Advertising Sales Executive to join their growing commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business opportunities, and working within a fast-paced media and events environment.

You'll play a key role in selling advertising and exhibition opportunities across a well-established portfolio of industry publications and events, while developing long-term partnerships with clients across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing advertising and exhibition revenue across a portfolio of publications and events.


• Developing strong relationships with existing clients and key decision-makers.


• Identifying and securing new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and networking.


• Negotiating advertising and sponsorship agreements to maximise revenue.


• Managing client accounts, including renewals and ongoing relationship development.


• Attending industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence and generate new business.


• Working closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience.


• Completing all associated sales administration, proposals, and client sign-off processes.

This client is keen to speak with commercially minded sales professionals who thrive on building relationships and delivering results.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in B2B sales, media sales, advertising sales, sponsorship sales, or corporate sales.


• A strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Professional and confident telephone manner.


• Strong IT and administration skills.


• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.


• Flexibility to travel throughout Ireland as required.
  

Desirable

• Degree-level education.


• Previous experience within media, publishing, advertising, events, or exhibition sales.
  

Benefits

• Very Competitive salary


• Annual salary review


• 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory holidays


• Company pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• Company smartphone and laptop


• Hybrid working (following training)


• Monday to Friday business hours


• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded, with genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you're a confident communicator with a passion for sales and a track record of achieving targets, we want to hear from you.