Senior Advertising Executive

Juice Recruitment; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a Senior Advertising Executive to enhance its media sales across print and digital platforms. This role offers a great earning potential with a competitive base salary, commissions for meeting targets, and generous benefits, emphasizing a flexible working environment largely from home.

Benefits

25 days off plus birthday and bank holidays

Mental health and wellbeing days

Qualifications

• 2-3 years media sales experience in print and digital environments.
• Proven track record in new business development.
• Strategic and analytical skills for driving revenue.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships and generate new business.
• Maintain client accounts and present sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams on campaigns.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Client Management

Sales Strategy

Market Analysis

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Job description

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Our client is an established publisher with a mission to enhance lives through food, wellbeing, and lifestyle brands. With content spanning print, digital, and live events, they are dedicated to providing valuable resources and experiences that become essential to their audience's daily lives.

They are now looking for a driven Senior Advertising Executive to join the team, working on one of their leading titles, this is an exciting opportunity to work across print, digital and events, with a great earning potential, almost entirely home working and further benefits on offer.

If you have 2-3 years’ experience in media sales, this could be the role for you!

The Role

As the Senior Advertising Executive, you’ll play a key role in building revenue by developing strong client relationships, generating new business, and maintaining current accounts. This position requires a proactive approach to sales, a focus on customer engagement, and the ability to deliver tailored advertising solutions.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

Identify and approach potential clients through new leads, referrals, events, and relationships.

Offer multimedia advertising solutions tailored to client needs across print, digital, and additional channels.

Maintain and present a 3-6 month pipeline forecast to management monthly.

Ensure a minimum of 60% of targets are pre-booked each month, with focus on meeting and exceeding revenue goals.

Client & Account Management

Build and sustain relationships with new and existing clients, conducting client meetings, proposal pitches, and campaign reviews.

Update CRM (Salesforce) records consistently, tracking all stages of the sales process.

Follow up on overdue payments, ensuring timely invoicing and campaign alignment.

Market & Competitor Analysis

Conduct regular market research to stay competitive, creating competitor analysis reports and presenting insights on market share.

Use market data to help shape client pitches and develop sales strategies.

Campaign Management

Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to optimise campaign outcomes.

Travel for client meetings, industry events, and tradeshows as needed.

Key Skills & Attributes

Proven 2-3 years track record in media sales, with experience in both print and digital environments.

Strong networking, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and pipeline management.

Strategic and analytical, with the ability to drive revenue and exceed targets.

What's on offer?

25 days off, plus your birthday off and bank holidays

Mental health and wellbeing days

£25-28,000 basic + commission (£600 for meeting monthly targets plus 5% on over-target earnings)