CMC - Sales Executive

The Chelsea Magazine Company is a specialist publisher of luxury magazines and digital content, which was acquired by the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) in 2023.

CMC offers a range of specialist consumer brands including; The English Home, The English Garden, Artists & Illustrators, Classic Boat and Britain. The portfolio offers print and digital subscriptions and reaches a combined monthly audience of 2.5 million in the UK and abroad.

We are seeking a driven, client-focused media Sales Executive to join our advertising sales team, specialising in consumer magazine advertising across print, digital, and custom creative solutions. This role is perfect for someone who understands the power of storytelling, brand alignment, and multimedia campaigns that engage loyal audiences across platforms.

You’ll be responsible for developing new business, managing a roster of lifestyle and specialist vertical market brands, and crafting compelling ad packages that connect them with our engaged readership.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect, pitch, and close new business across print, digital, and branded content platforms
• Develop strategic advertising proposals that combine traditional media with high-impact creative solutions, including native content, social media extensions, custom events, and editorial partnerships
• Maintain and grow relationships with advertising agencies and direct clients
• Collaborate with editorial, design, and marketing teams to develop custom, integrated programs
• Monitor industry trends to identify new opportunities and stay competitive
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and negotiate pricing and placement
• Maintain accurate forecasting and client communication using CRM tools
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets

Requirements

• Excellent communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Sales experience, preferably in consumer media, particularly magazines or lifestyle publications
• Creative thinker with a collaborative approach to campaign ideation and execution
• Experience using CRM software

The nature of our industry means life at the Chelsea Magazine Company is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here and so we offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits including:

• Free digital magazine subscriptions for any of our brands
• Use of our onsite Gym, Yoga and Pilates Studio