Advertising Sales Executive

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. You'll work with business owners and decision-makers, building relationships and creating bespoke advertising solutions across Sussex Life's premium print and digital platforms.

From independent retailers and hospitality venues to professional services, property, leisure and luxury brands, you'll help businesses showcase what makes them special through one of Sussex's most trusted lifestyle publications. This is a highly autonomous role where you'll manage your own territory, prospect for new business, attend client meetings, and build long-term commercial partnerships. You'll spend much of your time working remotely and meeting clients across Sussex, giving you the flexibility to manage your diary while remaining focused on delivering results.

To succeed in this role, you must be based within Sussex, hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to your own vehicle for business travel.

The role

is full-time, Monday to Friday during office hours. 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. 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. 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, 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.