Media Sales Executive
Newsquest Media Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Colchester • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £30,000 per year
About the role
- Developing new business opportunities across print and digital advertising
- Building and managing a portfolio of high-quality, premium advertisers
- Selling advertising, sponsorship and branded partnerships
- Taking a consultative approach, understanding client objectives and recommending tailored solutions
- Positioning Essex Life as a trusted platform for luxury and lifestyle brands
- Managing your sales pipeline to consistently achieve revenue targets
- Building long-term relationships with business owners, marketing managers and senior decision-makers across Essex
Requirements
- Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within media, advertising or a related commercial environment
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Confidence selling premium or value-led propositions
- A consultative mindset, focused on solutions rather than selling space
- Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working to targets
- A good understanding of the Essex business landscape is highly beneficial
- A professional and credible approach when engaging with senior stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive salary + uncapped commission + Car allowance of £3,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
- Structured career progression & ongoing training
- Pension plan
- Employee Helpline counselling and advice
- Perks & discounts including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
B2B salesadvertising salessponsorship salesconsultative sellingsales pipeline managementrevenue target achievement
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship-building skillsself-motivatedorganisedconsultative mindsetconfidence in selling