Advertising sales manager

Commercial Manager – Publications

💼 Upto £55K Basic+ Uncapped Commission
📍 5 Days in the office
🕒 Full-time, Permanent

Are you a commercially driven media sales professional with a passion for B2B publishing and events? Do you have a proven track record in driving revenue across print, digital, and sponsorship platforms?

A leading B2B publishing and events company is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager – Publications to lead the revenue strategy for a portfolio of market-leading titles in logistics, automation, robotics, urban mobility, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Sales Strategy

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive advertising, sponsorship, and partnership revenue.
  
  
• Sell across print and digital advertising, branded content, webinars, and sponsorship packages.
  
  
• Align publication performance with related events and awards to maximise cross-platform revenue.
  
  Business Development & Client Relationships
  
  
• Identify and secure new advertisers and sponsors while nurturing existing accounts.
  
  
• Build bespoke commercial partnerships tailored to client needs.
  
  
• Cultivate long-term relationships with key industry stakeholders and suppliers.
  
  Cross-Platform Integration
  
  
• Collaborate with Events and Awards teams to integrate commercial opportunities across the portfolio.
  
  
• Support the development of research-led commercial opportunities.
  
  
• Drive sales for conferences and events linked to the magazine brands.
  
  Team Leadership & Collaboration
  
  
• Work closely with editorial and marketing teams to align commercial goals with content strategy.
  
  
• Provide leadership and mentorship to sales colleagues.
  
  
• Enhance visibility of advertising opportunities through strategic marketing collaboration.
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• 10+ years of B2B commercial sales experience, ideally in advertising, sponsorship, or media.
  
  
• Proven success across multiple revenue streams including print, digital, and events.
  
  
• Strong commercial acumen and a consultative, strategic sales approach.
  
  
• Experience in logistics, automation, transport, or sustainability sectors (preferred).
  
  
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and driven by financial success.
  
  What’s on Offer
  
  
• Competitive salary with uncapped commission
  
  
• Key leadership role in a growing media and events business
  
  
• Opportunity to shape the commercial success of leading industry publications
  
  
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment with a performance-driven culture
  
  
• International exposure and growth potential
  
  If you’re ready to take the lead in a high-impact commercial role and thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to hear from you