Advertising Sales Executive

Application Deadline: 25 April 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Bournemouth

Compensation: £27,000 - £30,000 / year

Description
We are looking for an ambitious and personable Advertising Sales Consultant to join our team, representing our Dorset Living portfolio of lifestyle magazines. This permanent role combines field sales and account management, focusing on developing client relationships across Dorset, particularly in key areas such as Bournemouth, Weymouth, and the surrounding towns and villages.
As part of this role, you'll spend time visiting clients, so familiarity with the area, a valid driving license, and a passion for supporting local businesses is essential.

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid role with one day a week in the Bournemouth office. However, part-time hours would also be considered and salary to be pro-rated to reflect reduced working hours.

About Dorset Living Magazine Series
Our Dorset Living portfolio represents some of the region's most respected lifestyle magazines, celebrating the people, businesses, and culture that make this area unique. Each issue is designed to inform and inspire, featuring:

• Profiles of unique properties and estates.
• Reviews of top dining, leisure, and travel experiences.
• Features on local businesses, retailers, and artisans.

Our magazines provide businesses with an effective platform to connect with an engaged audience that values quality and authenticity, ensuring advertising campaigns resonate and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients across the Dorset region.
• Drive advertising sales for the Dorset Living portfolio.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients to understand their needs and propose tailored advertising solutions.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities through outreach and networking.
• Collaborate closely with editorial and marketing teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Keep accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven track record in magazine or media sales (Desirable but proven experience in selling/ representing luxury brands would also be considered.)
• Strong business development skills with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
• Good local knowledge of Dorset, particularly the key focus areas.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits and D&I Statement

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission.
• Workplace pension.
• Discounts and perks are available through the "Newsquest Benefits" platform.
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Comprehensive training and structured career progression.
• Discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Mental health support via Lifeworks.
• Eye test vouchers and a £50 contribution toward glasses.
• Annual volunteer day to support a charity of your choice.

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.