Advertising Sales Manager

SERV Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SERV Recruitment is seeking an Advertising Sales Manager for a global business with a dynamic sports media portfolio. Drive revenue by selling advertising, content, and multimedia solutions to an international client base.

You will nurture key accounts, build new relationships, and identify strategic opportunities that add value for clients and the business. Collaborate with editorial, marketing and delivery teams to exceed client expectations while staying ahead of industry trends and

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales and account management experience.
• Background in advertising or media sales.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising, content, and multimedia services across the full media portfolio.
• Manage relationships with new and existing clients to ensure repeat business.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Contribute market insights to support media growth strategy.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports.
• Represent the company at industry events in Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Advertising

Media sales

Negotiation

Communication

CRM

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Advertising Sales Manager sought by a global business to play a key role in the development of new revenues across their extensive sports media portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Media salesperson to join a hugely exciting business that have seen exciting growth in the past couple of years, with further growth plans over the coming years.

As Advertising Sales Manager, you’ll drive revenue growth across the media portfolio, selling advertising, content, and multimedia solutions to an international client base. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll nurture key accounts, build new relationships, and identify strategic opportunities that add value for clients and the business.

You’ll collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, and delivery teams to exceed client expectations — all while staying at the forefront of industry trends and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell advertising, content, and multimedia services across the full media portfolio
• Manage relationships with new and existing clients to ensure repeat business
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Contribute market insights and ideas to support media growth strategy
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports
• Represent the company at industry events in Europe, North America, and Latin America

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven B2B sales and account management experience
• Background in advertising or media sales
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own pipeline and meet targets
• Commercially astute, adaptable, and proactive
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)