Media Sales Lead

Newsquest Media Group

Media Sales Lead managing advertising sales across trusted industry publications in forestry and arboriculture sectors. Focused on driving revenue growth through innovative solutions and long-term partnerships.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timen/a • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advertising revenue generation and sales strategy execution, with a strong focus on building client relationships and delivering tailored multi-platform advertising solutions. Proficient in managing the full sales cycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive commercial success.

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Advertising Revenue GenerationNew Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementSales Strategy ExecutionMulti-Channel Marketing Solutions

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementProposal DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsRevenue ReportingForecasting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Media SalesAdvertising SolutionsB2B SalesPublishingForestryArboricultureTimberAgriculture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of advertising revenue generation across Forestry Journal and essentialARB.
Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
Build, manage and grow relationships with existing advertisers, agencies and commercial partners.
Identify, prospect and convert new business opportunities across relevant industry sectors.
Create tailored multi-platform advertising solutions incorporating print, digital, social media, content marketing, video, podcast and event opportunities.
Develop annual partnerships and strategic commercial agreements with key clients.
Prepare compelling proposals, presentations and commercial packages that deliver value for customers.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and negotiation through to campaign delivery and renewal.
Work closely with editorial, marketing and production teams to ensure successful campaign execution.
Represent the brands at industry exhibitions, conferences, networking events and client meetings.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management and revenue reporting.
Support the continued growth and commercial development of both brands.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success within media, advertising, publishing or B2B sales environments.
Strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
Experience selling both print and digital advertising solutions.
Excellent account management skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
Demonstrable success in new business development and revenue growth.
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills.
Ability to create consultative, solution-led sales proposals tailored to client objectives.
Understanding of multi-channel marketing solutions, including digital display, social media, content marketing, newsletters, video and events.
Confident presenter with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised, self-motivated and able to effectively manage a sales pipeline.
Comfortable working independently within a hybrid environment while collaborating with wider teams.
Proficient in CRM systems, forecasting and performance reporting.
Knowledge of forestry, arboriculture, agriculture, timber, machinery or specialist B2B publishing sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

**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**