Advertising Sales Executive

Job Title: Advertising Sales Executive

Salary: £30,500 basic OTE: £54,500 (uncapped commission and bonuses) 

Location: London Office, One Tudor Street EC4Y 0AH

Hours of work: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Reporting to: Commercial Director (temporary reporting line)

Premier is looking for a talented and motivated sales professional to join our Commercial team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with media sales experience, ideally in radio, who enjoys building strong client relationships and managing the full sales process from initial pitch through to on-air delivery.

At Premier, we reach audiences across radio, digital, print and live events through some of the UK’s most trusted Christian media brands. We are looking for someone who can help grow advertising and sponsorship income by developing new business, nurturing client relationships and delivering excellent campaigns that serve both client objectives and our mission.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for generating advertising and sponsorship revenue, with a particular focus on radio, while also identifying opportunities across Premier’s wider print, digital and podcast media portfolio.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can confidently prospect, pitch, negotiate, close and manage campaigns through to completion. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure campaigns are delivered smoothly on time and to a high standard.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in media sales, advertising sales or radio sales

• A track record of winning new business and managing client accounts

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills 

• Proven ability to use CRM platforms effectively for pipeline management, account tracking, reporting and sales administration, with HubSpot CRM experience preferred

• The ability to manage campaigns from pitch to delivery

• A proactive, organised and target-driven approach

• The ability to work as part of a team 

It would be a bonus if you have:

• Direct experience in radio sales

• Experience selling multi-platform campaigns across digital, print, or sponsorship

• An understanding of Premier’s audience and Christian mission

Note: The post-holder will work in a Christian environment - it will be necessary for the post-holder to have respect for the Christian faith and its values and be in sympathy with our organisational aims.

Information for candidates

Why Join Premier?

Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!

Competitive salary and benefits package:

• Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role

• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays

• Additional leave on your birthday

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life Assurance scheme

• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme

• Eye care scheme

• Enhanced Family leave and Pay

In addition we offer:

• Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.

• Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.

Application Process

• All applications need to be completed online using our recruitment system (linked from our adverts).  

• You will be asked to answer a number of questions before submitting your application – please ensure you provide information on how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role.

• If you have any questions or want to find out more about Premier’s recruitment process, please contact our team on recruitment@premier.org.uk