Advertising Sales Manager

Are you a driven Advertising Sales professional with a passion for business, media, and building influential client relationships?Do you thrive in a fast-paced publishing environment, managing high-profile decision-makers and creating advertising solutions that genuinely deliver value?Looking for a role where your ideas matter, your ambition is rewarded, and you can grow your career within a long-established, award-winning publishing group?Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected UK-wide publishing organisation as they look to appoint an experienced Advertising Sales Manager to support continued growth across their regional business titles.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, reputable publishing group with over 29 years' success, offering strong earning potential, career stability, and a supportive, professional sales environment.The RoleAs Advertising Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and developing advertising and editorial feature revenue across a portfolio of printed and digital business magazines and newspapers.Working primarily from the office, you'll engage directly with business owners, directors, and senior decision-makers at the highest level, combining consultative sales skills with creativity and commercial awareness.This role will suit an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys building long-term client relationships, thinking creatively about advertising solutions, and exceeding sales targets in a busy, deadline-driven media environment.You'll work within a long-standing, experienced sales team, receiving training, mentoring, and ongoing support while having the autonomy to manage your own accounts and develop new business opportunities.The role can be based from Newton Aycliffe or Liverpool offices.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging and growing advertising revenue across printed and digital business publicationsSelling advertising space and managing editorial features across regional business titlesDeveloping strong, long-term relationships with existing key accountsIdentifying, targeting, and securing new advertising clientsManaging the full sales process from initial contact through to deal completionWorking closely with editorial and production teams to deliver successful campaignsResearching business news, events, and market trends to identify opportunitiesMeeting and exceeding individual and team sales targetsMaintaining accurate records of sales activity and client communicationsRepresenting the business professionally and confidently at all timesAbout YouEssential:Proven experience in advertising sales, media sales, or B2B salesBackground in printed and digital magazines, newspapers, or media publishingStrong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindsetConfident communicator, comfortable dealing with senior-level decision-makersHighly motivated, lively, and able to think creatively "outside the box"Strong research skills with a good understanding of business news and current affairsOrganised, professional, and able to thrive in a busy office-based roleDesirable:Experience managing advertising features and editorial-led campaignsKnowledge of regional business publishing or trade mediaExisting network within the business or advertising communityAttributes & BehavioursEnergetic, enthusiastic, and drivenProfessional, personable, and credible with clientsResilient, proactive, and target-focusedA strong team player who can also work independentlyPassionate about media, publishing, and businessWhat's on OfferBasic salary of £28,000OTE of £40,000 through commissionCompetitive bonus and commission structurePension schemeFree on-site parkingOngoing training and mentoringOpportunity to join a strong, reputable, award-winning publishing groupWork within an established sales team with 29 years of successOffice locations in Newton Aycliffe and LiverpoolReady to take the next step in your advertising sales career?If you're looking to join a friendly, professional, award-winning UK-wide publishing team where your ambition is rewarded and your career can genuinely progress, we'd love to hear from you.