Magazine Sales Account Manager

Magazine Sales Account Manager

• Application Deadline: 3 November 2025
• Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Warrington

• Reporting To: Mark Fry

Description

Newsquest Media Group is a prominent regional news publisher they have a diverse portfolio of over 250 local news brands and magazines, which are distributed in both print and online. Their Great British Life Magazine Portfolio includes prestigious print publications and leverages their online presence through the LOCALiQ brand, extending the series to a substantial audience of 41 million users every month.

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Business Development Manager to work on our Cheshire Life Magazine portfolio. Cheshire Life is a vibrant, lifestyle magazine that offers luxury brands great advertising opportunities. The title has unrivalled coverage, award winning content and a true passion for the finer things in life. The publication is an excellent choice for high end organisations to promote their brands with our affluent audience. You will assume a pivotal role in expanding and overseeing our subscriber base through the acquisition of new business. If you are a driven sales professional with experience in prospecting and lead generation, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Predominantly, you will be selling our wide portfolio of print based advertising solutions complemented by some digitally focused services ranging from web based advertising and video creation. It’s important that you are digitally savvy however you will receive excellent training to bring you up to speed on SEO, Social media, DPM, Display and programmatic options.   

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 

•  Media/advertising sales background (ideally) 
•  Proven B2B client facing sales background  
•  Drive and passion to build a repeat customer base  
•  Consultative sales approach  
•  Strong diary management and organisational skills  
•  Experience in managing and developing new business opportunities.
•  Determination to achieve and exceed targets  

Job Benefits

• Uncapped commission structure
• No weekends or evening work   
• On-going career development and salary progression   
• Workplace Pension   
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations   
• Opportunities for team building and training days   
• Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!   
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews   
• Discount Vouchers   
• Discounted Gym membership   
• Cycle to Work scheme   
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks   
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.   
• Annual Volunteer - Charity day 

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ 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.