Job opportunity: Media sales consultant in the North East
If you have fancied working in media sales, here’s a rare opportunity to work with us at our fabulous local newspaper and online brands.
We are looking for a Media Sales Consultant to work across the North East.
For driven, commercially minded sales professionals, this is an opportunity to grow digital and print revenues across some of the region’s best-known media brands – including The Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Northumberland Gazette, which are all part of Iconic Media Group.
Blending the innovation of digital with the credibility of trusted news brands, this multi-platform role helps businesses connect with audiences through powerful advertising solutions.
Here’s the details:
Salary: Attractive salary
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Across the North East (field-based with office in Sunderland)
The role:
You will develop existing client relationships and identify new opportunities, leveraging the strength of Iconic’s local media portfolio to deliver effective campaigns across display, video, social, branded content, and audience targeting – all supported by the reach and heritage of our established print titles.
Key responsibilities include:
Drive revenue: Manage your own sales pipeline, maintain consistent activity levels, and deliver against clear revenue targets.
Data-driven selling: Use audience insights and campaign performance data to demonstrate the value of our platforms and help clients achieve measurable results.
Collaborate: Work closely with editorial, digital, and marketing teams to create integrated campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver for clients.
About You:
We are looking for a commercially minded, organised, and self-motivated individual who can simplify and sell complex solutions in a way that builds trust and confidence with clients.
Requirements and experience:
Experience: Background in B2B sales (ideally within media, advertising, or marketing) with a solid understanding of how digital advertising works, including formats, performance, and campaign optimisation.
Alternative paths: We are also open to high-performing sales professionals from other sectors, or graduates with media, marketing, or other commercially focused degrees who are keen to build a career in media sales.
Essential: A valid driving licence is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a covering letter and CV to Sophia Davidson at: [email protected]