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Media Sales Executive

Location

London

Salary

£27000 - £32000 per annum + commission

Sector

Sales Jobs

Type

Office-based

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Ref

BBBH113900

Posted

Sep 8, 2026

Expiry

Oct 6, 2026

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London | Office Based (hybrid after probation) | Competitive salary + commission

Do you have a natural flair for sales and an interest in media? Looking for a role where you can build new business and work across some of the UK's biggest national newspapers?
We're working with an established and growing media business looking for a Media Sales Executive to join its national press team.

You'll be selling advertising, branded content and digital campaigns across a portfolio of leading UK newspaper titles, working across exciting themes including travel, food, health & fitness, homes & gardens, finance and seasonal content.

What's the role?
This is a hands-on sales role, with a strong focus on new business.
You'll be responsible for identifying prospects, building relationships with senior decision-makers and taking opportunities from that first conversation through to close.
You'll also:

Sell advertising, branded content and advertorials across print and digital
Develop new business and build long-term client relationships
Work towards and exceed monthly sales targets
Create engaging sales presentations and proposals
Develop commercially funded digital campaigns
Spot new opportunities across the print and digital media landscape
Keep up to date with market trends and competitor activity
Work closely with internal teams to deliver successful campaigns

What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is commercial, ambitious and confident picking up the phone.
You'll ideally have:

Experience in sales, ideally within media or publishing
A proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets
Experience generating your own leads and developing new business
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong numerical and organisational skills
A good understanding of the print media landscape
The ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines
A proactive, resilient and positive approach
Plenty of energy and a genuine desire to win new business

Print media experience would be great, but we're also open to strong sales professionals looking to move into media.

What's on offer?
Alongside a competitive salary and commission structure, you'll join a friendly and ambitious team with plenty of opportunity to develop your career.
There's also:

Healthcare benefits, including discounted gym membership
Enhanced parental leave
Charity day
Christmas office closure
Regular social events
Summer team activities
Cycle-to-work scheme
Ongoing training and development

If you're commercially minded, love building relationships and want to develop your career in media sales, we'd love to hear from you.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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