Advertising Sales Executive

  • Reed
  • Glasgow, Lanarkshire
  • Jul 10, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Reed are currently supporting one of Scotland's leading independent media companies that are looking to add a strong sales professional to their established sales function.

Are you a highly motivated and looking for a role that will allow you to grow with the business and make uncapped bonus?

Role- Sales Executive

Location- Glasgow

Salary- DOE with uncapped bonus and 5% on every deal you make

Hours- 9:00-5:30pm Monday- Friday and 9am- 2pm on a Friday!

The hiring business work with some of the countries best known brands in their field and have a fantastic reputation!

The position is based at the company's bright, modern, and spacious offices

What you'll be doing

The company is looking for an office-based advertising sales executive who can grow business across its varied print and digital portfolio. You will be responsible for:-

  • Generating new business; identifying and sourcing leads/opportunities for print and digital; pitching and converting (largely over telephone or MS Teams meetings)
  • Market mapping utilsing Linkedin and various other market mapping tools
  • Building trust and rapport with key industry contacts
  • Maintaining and developing established client relationships
  • Achieving and exceeding revenue targets

What we're looking for

You should have:-

  • Demonstrable previous success in a fast-moving sales environment (previous print advertising/digital media sales experience is preferred but not essential)
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Clear and engaging communication skills whether on phone, video call or email
  • A desire to be the best
  • Solid commercial acumen
  • The ability to succeed under pressure in a deadline-based environment
  • A bucket-load of determination and positivity - you love a challenge!

Benefits:

  • Competitive renumeration
  • Uncapped commission
  • Workplace pension scheme provided
  • Festive office shutdown from 24th December to 3rd January
  • Option to buy/sell annual leave
  • No weekend work
  • Early Friday finish every week
  • Convivial working environment
  • Casual dress code
  • Superb transport links
  • Free on-street parking
  • Private covered bike parking; office located close to National Cycle Route 75
  • Paid-for company social events throughout the year

If this role sounds like the type of position you could excel in .apply online today!