Sales Executive

Job description

Basic salary: up to £30,000

Office-based | Bristol (5 days per week)

Join a well-established media business with real earning potential

We’re working with a highly respected, industry-leading multimedia publisher that specialises in trade publications and exhibitions. With decades of heritage and a strong reputation in their market, this business offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where sales success is recognised and rewarded.

Operating as a close-knit team, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven Sales Executive to play a key role in growing advertising and exhibition revenue across multiple established brands.

What you’ll be doing:

• Selling advertising space across two leading UK trade magazines.
• Working with a mix of new and existing clients who already have a clear need to advertise.
• Predominantly telesales-focused, with occasional field sales meetings (approx. 80/20 split).
• Selling exhibition stand space for two major UK industry events, including one well-established national show and a fast-growing newer exhibition.
• Managing relationships with many repeat clients who advertise across both publishing and exhibition channels.
• Developing leads, building long-term partnerships, and consistently working towards revenue targets.

What you’ll need:

• Experience in a tele-sales environment
• A confident, persuasive communicator with a proactive sales mindset.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.
• An interest in media, advertising, events, or exhibitions.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a small, high-energy team.

What you’ll get in return:

• Basic salary of up to £30,000 per annum with a realistic OTE of £40k-£50k
• The opportunity to sell well-established, respected products with strong brand recognition.
• A collaborative, supportive office environment with experienced colleagues.
• Exposure to both media advertising and exhibition sales.
• Long-term career stability within a business that has been operating successfully for decades.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please click apply! We’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English