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Media Sales Executive

Our client is an established media and publishing business looking to appoint an experienced Media Sales Executive to join its commercial team, working across a portfolio of specialist publications and digital platforms within the architecture, building and construction sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established media sales professional looking to take responsibility for developing advertising revenue across an established portfolio of print and digital media.

The successful candidate will be responsible for selling a range of advertising and commercial opportunities to businesses operating across the construction and built environment sectors. This will include print advertising, digital advertising and online promotional opportunities, working with clients to understand their marketing objectives and develop effective advertising solutions.

You will be responsible for managing and developing existing client relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities. The role will involve engaging with marketing professionals, business owners and senior decision-makers, building a strong understanding of their requirements and maximising revenue opportunities across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell print and digital advertising opportunities across the publication portfolio.
• Develop new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing advertisers and commercial clients.
• Identify opportunities to increase advertising spend and generate repeat business.
• Build relationships with marketing departments, business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Understand client requirements and recommend appropriate advertising solutions.
• Manage the full sales process, from initial prospecting through to negotiation and closing.
• Achieve agreed revenue targets and contribute to the wider commercial performance of the business.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities and client relationships.

About You

• Proven experience in media sales, ideally within print publishing, digital media or advertising sales.
• A track record of selling advertising solutions and generating revenue from commercial clients.
• Experience developing new business and managing existing advertiser relationships.
• Confident selling both print and digital advertising opportunities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior decision-makers.
• Commercially minded, target-driven and motivated by achieving and exceeding sales objectives.
• Organised and capable of managing a varied client portfolio and sales pipeline.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence and resilience to identify opportunities and convert them into revenue.

The Opportunity

Basic Salary: £35,000 + OTE £50,000

This is an opportunity to join an established publishing business and take responsibility for generating revenue across a portfolio of specialist print and digital media serving the architecture, building and construction industries.

To Apply: Contact David at Greys Specialist Recruitment

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £35000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 12/11/2026