Media Sales Executive

Newsquest; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is looking for a Media Sales Executive in Swindon. This role involves identifying and securing new advertising partnerships while nurturing existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a results-driven mindset. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission potential, comprehensive training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Contributory pension

Online and retail discounts

25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive training and structured career progression

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health support via Lifeworks

Eye test vouchers

Annual volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales with a hunter mentality.
• Strong objection handling and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Re-engaging lapsed clients and nurturing warm opportunities.
• Prospecting and converting cold leads into new business.
• Hitting and exceeding sales targets to achieve uncapped commission.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Objection handling

Self-motivated

Job description

Media Sales Executive

Application Deadline: 9 June 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Swindon

Reporting To: Sales Manager

Compensation: £25,000 - £32,000 / year

Description

B2B Media Sales Executive
Salary £25,000 + uncapped commission (OTE £32,000)

Are you a confident sales professional passionate about winning new business and building long-term client relationships?

We’re seeking a driven and results-focused telesales professional to join our team, helping local SME businesses grow through targeted advertising solutions. Your role will be to identify opportunities, open doors, and secure new advertising partnerships that deliver real results for your clients. You will work from the office in Swindon, with an established team who will support you in your media journey.
No previous media experience is required for the job, but a background in sales or customer service is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Re-engaging lapsed clients and nurturing warm opportunities
• Prospecting and converting cold leads into new business
• Introducing businesses to our full range of marketing and advertising solutions
• Building a strong pipeline and consistently closing deals
• Hitting and exceeding sales targets to achieve uncapped commission potential

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in B2B sales with a hunter mentality
• Confident communicator with strong objection handling and closing skills
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable with cold outreach
• Able to manage and prioritise opportunities across a defined territory
• Commercially aware and results-focused
• We will also consider candidates from a strong customer service background who can demonstrate the right attitude, communication skills, and the drive to succeed in a sales environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £32,000).
• Contributory pension.
• Online and retail discounts
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Comprehensive training and structured career progression.
• Discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Mental health support via Lifeworks.
• Eye test vouchers and a £50 contribution toward glasses.
• Annual volunteer day to support a charity of your choice.