Senior Media Sales Executive

Senior Media Sales Executive (Experienced Hire)

3 days a week in Solihull offices, 2 from home

Overview

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Media Sales Executive to join their commercial team in Solihull.

This is a revenue focused sales role within an established publishing business, selling advertising solutions across a portfolio of B2B print titles and digital media products, including Chambers of Commerce publications and owner-led business media.

We are only looking for individuals with a proven ability to sell advertising across both print and digital platforms, including magazines, websites, and e-newsletters.

Role Scope

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Generating and growing advertising revenue across an assigned portfolio

• Developing new business opportunities alongside account management activity

• Selling multi-platform advertising solutions across print and digital channels

• Engaging with business owners and senior decision makers across a range of sectors

• Managing a personal sales pipeline and consistently delivering against revenue targets

• Closing commercial deals and contributing to overall team performance

Candidate Requirements

We are looking to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in media and advertising sales

• A track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets

• Strong new business development capability (not purely account management)

• Confidence engaging with senior decision makers

• A commercially driven, resilient, and self-motivated approach

• Ability to work effectively in a performance-led, KPI-driven environment

Experience within a publishing sales environment would be beneficial.

Package

• Basic salary up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)

• Uncapped commission structure

• On-target earnings of £60,000–£80,000 in year one

• Additional bonus and incentive schemes

Location & Working Arrangement

The role is based in our Solihull office, with working patterns aligned to business and team needs.

Context

Our client is a long-established media business with a strong heritage in publishing and a growing portfolio of digital and print advertising products. The environment is commercially focused, with a clear emphasis on revenue generation and performance.

For more information, please do reach out to Angela Izard at AIM Executive Search