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Brook Street; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Phone and laptop provided

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is partnering with a leading publishing and events organisation to recruit an ambitious Advertising Sales Executive. You will join a growing commercial team and sell advertising and exhibition opportunities across a portfolio of industry publications and events, while developing long-term partnerships across Ireland.

The role involves dynamic client engagement, proactive lead generation, and close collaboration with colleagues to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong telephone manner and customer-facing confidence.
• Ability to travel throughout Ireland as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow advertising and exhibition revenue across publications and events.
• Develop relationships with existing clients and key decision-makers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive lead generation.
• Negotiate advertising and sponsorship agreements to maximise revenue.
• Manage client accounts, renewals and ongoing relationship development.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities to expand market presence.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading publishing and events organisation to recruit an ambitious

Advertising Sales Executive to join their growing commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business opportunities, and working within a fast-paced media and events environment.

You’ll play a key role in selling advertising and exhibition opportunities across a well-established portfolio of industry publications and events, while developing long-term partnerships with clients across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing advertising and exhibition revenue across a portfolio of publications and events.
• Developing strong relationships with existing clients and key decision-makers.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and networking.
• Negotiating advertising and sponsorship agreements to maximise revenue.
• Managing client accounts, including renewals and ongoing relationship development.
• Attending industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence and generate new business.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Completing all associated sales administration, proposals, and client sign-off processes.

This client is keen to speak with commercially minded sales professionals who thrive on building relationships and delivering results.

• A strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong IT and administration skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Ireland as required.
• Degree-level education.
• Previous experience within media, publishing, advertising, events, or exhibition sales.
• Very Competitive salary
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Company smartphone and laptop
• Hybrid working (following training)
• Monday to Friday business hours
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded, with genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you’re a confident communicator with a passion for sales and a track record of achieving targets, we want to hear from you.

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