Advertising Sales Executive in Maidstone

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Maidstone

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Advance your sales career with Sussex Life and LOCALiQ. Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Join Sussex Life, one of the county's most respected and established lifestyle magazines, and become a key player in helping local businesses connect with an affluent and highly engaged audience. This is a field-based, consultative sales role focused on developing new business opportunities across Sussex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and win new business by proactively approaching prospective advertisers across Sussex through networking, outbound sales activity, referrals and face-to-face meetings.
• Work to clear financial targets and KPIs, consistently striving to exceed monthly revenue goals and performance expectations.
• Develop advertising and partnership opportunities by understanding client objectives and recommending solutions that deliver value and results.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, maintaining regular prospecting activity and accurately forecasting future revenue.
• Create long-term commercial relationships with advertisers, becoming a trusted advisor and first point of contact.
• Generate repeat business and account growth through excellent service, regular communication and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure advertising campaigns and partnerships are delivered successfully.
• Represent Sussex Life professionally and credibly, acting as an ambassador for one of the region's most recognised lifestyle brands.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Proven track record in B2B sales with experience generating new business and managing the full sales cycle.
• Experienced in prospecting and outbound sales activity, with the confidence to open conversations and create opportunities from scratch.
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of developing trusted partnerships with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Confident presenting commercial solutions, understanding how to match client objectives with effective advertising opportunities.
• Results-driven and target-focused, with a proven ability to consistently deliver revenue growth.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Experience within advertising, media, publishing, events, sponsorship or marketing sales would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Consultative approach to sales, taking the time to understand businesses and recommend tailored solutions.
• Able to work independently, managing your own diary, territory and sales pipeline effectively.
• Based within Sussex and willing to travel throughout the region to meet clients.
• Owns a vehicle suitable for business use.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

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

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, etc.