Advertising Sales Manager

Think Differently Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Differently Recruitment is supporting an Irish media publication in hiring an Advertising Manager to lead the sales function through growth. You will mentor a small sales team, build relationships with agencies and brands, and craft innovative advertising, sponsorships, and experiential solutions across print, digital, social, events and more.

The role requires a proven track record in media sales, a creative, commercial mindset and the credibility to engage senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven sales ability with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of the Ireland media landscape.
• Strong relationship-building with agencies and brands.
• Experience collaborating with editorial, design and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the sales team, setting targets and coaching.
• Grow advertising revenue across the team and personally.
• Produce creative proposals and pitches for clients.
• Develop strong relationships with agencies and brands at senior level.
• Manage key accounts end-to-end with excellent client service.
• Own reporting on performance and pipeline for the team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Agency relationships

Revenue growth

Pitch presentations

Media sales

Job description

Our client, one of Ireland's most inspiring media publications, is looking for an ambitious Advertising Manager to lead their sales function into its next phase of growth.

We want someone who truly understands how a creative media organisation works. Someone who can lead and inspire a sales team, build meaningful relationships, create brilliant solutions, sell with confidence, enthusiasm and flair, and collaborate comfortably with editorial, design, production and events.

The Advertising Manager will be a key member of the commercial leadership team, responsible for setting the sales strategy, growing a high performing team, and driving the next stage of growth.

You will:

• Lead, mentor and develop a small sales team, setting targets and coaching them to hit and exceed them
• Build and develop commercial relationships with agencies, brands and partners
• Create and sell innovative advertising, brand partnerships, sponsorships and experiential solutions
• Drive revenue across all platforms including print, digital, social, events, broadcast and more
• Identify opportunities and turn them into plans that deliver, for yourself and your team
• Bring energy, discipline and ambition to meeting and exceeding targets, both personal and team wide
• Represent the business with confidence, credibility and enthusiasm at senior level

This role is suited to someone who is both creative and commercial, a natural leader and a hands on seller, energetic and organised, collaborative and independent.

Who You Are

• Have proven sales ability and a genuine track record of leading or mentoring others
• Understand the media landscape inside and out
• Thrive on building relationships, developing people and finding solutions
• Work well in a creative, fast moving environment
• Can hold your own in the room with senior agency and brand stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day management of the sales team, including performance, coaching and pipeline discipline
• Grow advertising revenue across the team and personally
• Produce creative proposals and pitch presentations, and guide your team to do the same
• Develop strong working relationships with agencies and brands at senior level
• Manage key accounts end to end, ensuring excellent client service
• Own accurate reporting on performance and pipeline, for yourself and the wider team

Ideal Experience

• Min 5 years in media sales in Ireland, with some experience leading, mentoring or managing others
• A strong track record in building partnerships and delivering revenue
• Experience working with agencies and brands at a senior level
• Experience working closely with content, creative and production teams
• Sponsorships, events or branded content experience is a strong advantage

Salary: €50,000 to €55,000 DOE plus commission

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive hiring. If you need adjustments at any stage, tell us and we'll make it work.

• Right to work: Applicants should have the right to work in Ireland.