Media Sales Executive

Reach plc; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Reach plc as an Account Manager and kickstart your career with the UK's largest publisher in media and advertising sales. You will drive business growth by generating leads and building strong relationships with clients to amplify their brand’s reach through tailored digital advertising solutions.

Benefits

Pension Scheme with up to 6% match

25 days’ holiday plus additional leave

Giving Back Day for charity efforts

Enhanced family leave policies

Private Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing support and EAP

Career opportunities and development programmes

Qualifications

• Sales or customer service experience advantageous.
• Confident and engaging personality required.
• Passion for social media and digital platforms desired.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, generate leads, and build client base.
• Design impactful advertising campaigns and manage accounts.
• Present tailored digital solutions to clients.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Positive Attitude

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Digital Engagement

Social Media Knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Who are we?

We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.

This is an office based role, starting on the 21st July 2025.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

Account Manager – Start Your Career with the UK’s Largest Publisher!

Are you thinking about a career in Media and Advertising Sales? This is your opportunity to kickstart your journey with Reach Plc, the UK’s largest publisher. If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced industry, 2025 could be your year to shine!

You’ll be at the forefront of media and advertising sales, helping businesses connect with their audiences through our powerful digital advertising solutions. Your role will involve prospecting and generating leads, using both your own initiative and our extensive business sources to grow our client base.

With confidence and enthusiasm, you’ll be presenting tailored digital advertising solutions to potential clients, helping them understand how our platforms can amplify their brand’s reach. Once you've secured new business, you’ll focus on building strong, long-term relationships, ensuring your clients receive exceptional service and outstanding results.

Your creativity will shine as you design impactful advertising campaigns, working closely with clients to develop solutions that align with their goals. You’ll also be responsible for managing accounts, delivering insightful reports, and driving revenue growth through expert consultation and support.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

If you have previous sales or customer service experience, that’s great—but more importantly, you’ll bring a positive, driven attitude and a willingness to learn. You’ll be confident, engaging, and able to build strong relationships, both with clients and within our team.

A logical thinker with a problem-solving mindset, you’ll be proactive in finding and winning new business opportunities. Since this role is all about digital advertising, a passion for social media, websites, and online engagement will help you thrive. If you love staying ahead of trends and understanding how digital platforms connect people, this is the perfect role for you.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £25,350 (with the opportunity to rise to £27,000) + bonus and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels
  
  

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.