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Media Sales Executive

Albion Rye Associates, New York, NY, United States


Salary

- $60-80K+ uncapped commission

Hybrid

- 4/5 days in office

Summary I’m working on behalf of a well‑established international media and information business that operates across specialist professional audiences. They’re expanding their commercial team and looking for someone early in their sales career who enjoys building relationships and helping brands reach niche, high‑value audiences.

The role involves selling digital advertising, sponsored content, and integrated marketing campaigns across a well‑established portfolio of professional publications and platforms.

What the role involves

Building new business through proactive outreach across phone, email, social channels, and industry events

Developing and managing a pipeline of prospective advertisers and partners

Selling digital advertising placements, sponsored content, and campaign packages

Having consultative conversations with clients to understand commercial and marketing goals

Negotiating and closing advertising agreements

Working with internal teams to ensure campaigns launch and deliver successfully

Keeping CRM records organized and accurate for pipeline management and forecasting

Sharing feedback on market trends, client needs, and competitor activity

Attending relevant industry conferences and networking opportunities

What they’re looking for

Around 2+ years in sales, business development, or commercial roles

Comfortable reaching out to new prospects and building relationships from scratch

Someone motivated by targets and revenue growth

Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas to clients

Ability to manage multiple opportunities and maintain a structured pipeline

Experience working with CRM systems and standard business tools

Willingness to attend industry events and occasional travel

Highly preferred background (but not required) Candidates who have previously worked with or sold into

life sciences or healthcare‑related organizations

tend to stand out. This could include experience with:

Scientific or technical publishing and media

Healthcare or life sciences marketing and advertising platforms

Events or sponsorship sales focused on pharma, biotech, or research audiences

Commercial roles within organizations that support scientific or medical communities

Agencies or platforms that work with pharmaceutical or biotech clients

Also relevant experience

Media, advertising, or digital marketing sales

High-volume prospecting and pipeline generation

Solutions‑based sales focused on understanding client needs rather than price‑led selling

Familiarity with prospecting tools commonly used in sales environments

Early‑career commercial role with strong development opportunities

Mix of new business generation and account growth

Structured onboarding and sales training

Base salary plus commission tied to revenue performance

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