Sales Manager

Meridian Business Support; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B media company in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive new business within print and digital media. This role offers the chance to focus on a major international brand with uncapped earning potential, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits. Candidates should have a strong background in B2B media sales and a consultative approach to business development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Employee social events

Wellness tools

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving new business development.
• Experience with print and digital advertising/media products.
• Hands-on, innovative, and passionate about B2B sales.

Responsibilities

• Sell multiple platform media solutions across print, digital, and events.
• Conduct thorough research and competitor analysis.
• Attend client meetings and industry events.

Skills

B2B media sales

Business development

Consultative selling

Media solutions

Negotiation skills

Job description

Role Overview

Would you like to take advantage of uncapped earning potential and focus purely on making your mark on the performance of a major international brand that possesses lots of growth opportunities? How does hybrid working as Sales Manager in offices set with a beautiful, idyllic countryside setting sound?

About the Role

If you are an experienced, hands‑on, innovative, passionate B2B media sales professional, with a proven track record in driving new business development within print and digital advertising / media products, as well as events, then this is the opportunity for you!

Our client, a highly successful, forward‑thinking independent B2B media company, is recruiting a Sales Manager to work on an established, major international brand. Join their business development team and employ your drive, persistence and tenacity to hit and exceed personal revenue targets. You'll make your mark on a growing brand by using your understanding of B2B media, and a consultative approach to develop and grow new business opportunities while also maintaining and developing existing revenues.

Responsibilities

• Sell multiple platform media solutions across print, digital and events
• Undertake thorough research and build industry knowledge
• Carry out competitor analysis
• Attend client meetings
• Put together media proposals for clients
• Identify contract agreements
• Travel internationally to attend industry events / conferences and meet with clients

Qualifications

We are interested in speaking with experienced business development focused professionals such as a Business Development Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Advertising Sales Manager, Business Development Executive or Account Manager with proven B2B multi‑platform media experience across print, digital and events/conferences, who possesses the drive, tenacity, and commercial acumen to succeed.

Salary & Benefits

Basic salary c. £35,000 – £45,000 p.a. (depending on level of experience) plus uncapped OTE potential with an attractive commission structure.

Benefits include hybrid working, free parking, benefits platform with discounts, wellness and engagement tools, lunchtime activities, and employee social events and awards.

The business is currently offering hybrid working – working from home up to 3 days per week.

Location

Maidstone, Kent