Advertising Sales Manager

The Bath Echo is a popular independent free newspaper based in the city of Bath. Launched online in 2015 and going into print as a fortnightly publication in August 2019, we have experienced steady growth and are now looking to increase ongoing sales with this role.

We are looking for a dedicated and engaged individual to join the Bath Echo team, selling both digital and print advertising to businesses and organisations across the Bath area.

The ideal candidate for this role will have had at least 3 years of proven sales or marketing experience, preferably within advertising.

You’ll be working closely with the editor and production team, helping us to grow the publication and become a well-known brand in the area.

You will have the confidence to approach businesses and organisations both on the phone and face-to-face, developing new business relationships and providing tailor-made advertising solutions to suit their needs.

The role will be based at our offices on the edge of Bath, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, and two working from home if required.

What we require:

• At least 3+ years of sales/marketing experience, preferably in advertising
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Confidence to pick up the phone and speak to potential clients
• Skilled in using Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
• Previous experience using a CRM preferable
• An ability to meet and exceed targets
• Be able to work independently when required

Your duties will include:

• Sales of advertising (print and digital) across Bath and the surrounding area.
• Keeping in touch with current advertisers to meet their advertising needs and offer new opportunities when they become available.
• Dealing with incoming sales enquiries.
• Maintaining a good relationship with clients and ensuring artwork is received on time and to the correct specification.
• Travelling to meetings with clients, as required.

Useful information:

• Working hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• You will be expected to attend business/networking events, which may sometimes be outside of the usual working hours.
• Bonuses and commission will be available on top of your salary, if targets are met/exceeded.
• You’ll receive 28 days of holiday per year, exclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional time off over Christmas / New Year.

Please note, we do not work with recruitment/employment agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Media sales: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath