Advertising Sales Executive

Kingsgate Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous, uncapped commission structure

Realistic on-target earnings of £40,000–£45,000

Job summary

A leading B2B media publisher in the United Kingdom is looking for an Advertising Sales Manager to join their team. The position involves selling advertising solutions across print and digital platforms while managing client relationships and generating new business. Ideal for a junior-level salesperson eager to progress, this role offers a generous commission structure and the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Proven ability to win new business and grow accounts.
• Highly organized with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Sell display advertising across print and digital platforms.
• Build, manage, and grow client relationships.
• Generate new business and develop existing accounts.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Ability to build client relationships

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Specialist at Kingsgate Recruitment. A specialist business-to-business media publisher is seeking an Advertising Sales Manager following a staff retirement and recent acquisition. This is a rare opportunity to work across two established international titles serving global industrial sectors.

The role focuses on selling advertising solutions primarily in print, with a growing emphasis on digital platforms including websites and newsletters. It is a client-facing position requiring regular outbound sales activity to an international database of existing and prospective clients. The role would suit a junior-level salesperson looking to progress and take on increased responsibility within a well-established B2B publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell display advertising across print and digital platforms
• Build, manage, and grow client relationships
• Generate new business and develop existing accounts
• Meet and exceed sales targets with accurate forecasting
• Promote magazines and related products
• Prepare and present sales proposals
• Collaborate with editorial teams
• Conduct independent market and web research
• Carry out ongoing competitor analysis
• Represent the business professionally at all times
• Attend trade shows across Europe and potentially further afield
• Report to senior management
• Support sales across additional titles or products as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Confident, articulate, and professional telephone manner
• Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to win new business and grow accounts
• Track record of achieving or exceeding targets
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership of accounts
• Understanding of print and digital advertising sales
• Tenacious, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with editorial teams

Education

• Degree preferred but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Generous, uncapped commission structure (3% per sale)
• Realistic on-target earnings of £40,000–£45,000