Newsquest Media Group

Media Sales Executive

Newsquest Media Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Maidstone • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £28,000 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 **Kent 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 Kent

Requirements

  • Proven experience in **B2B sales**, ideally within **media, advertising or marketing**
  • Strong communication and **relationship building** skills, confident engaging senior stakeholders
  • 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
  • Good knowledge of the **Kent business landscape** is highly beneficial
  • A **professional and credible** approach when representing a premium brand
  • **Holds a full UK driving licence** – Essential for the field-based nature of the role.
Benefits
  • **Competitive salary** + **uncapped commission**
  • **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 salesadvertisingsponsorshipbranded partnershipssales pipeline managementrevenue targets
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingconsultative mindsetself motivatedorganised
Certifications
full UK driving licence