Sales & Publication Manager - UKi Media and Events
WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events, part of Closerstill Media, is one of the world’s most respected organisers of specialist exhibitions and publishers of leading industry magazines.
For more than three decades, we’ve delivered authoritative content and market-defining events across the automotive, aerospace, transport and technology sectors.
Our brands are known for their innovation, global reach and deep industry relevance, and our teams pride themselves on creating high-value experiences for exhibitors, delegates, and readers alike.
Joining UKi means becoming part of a collaborative, fast-moving organisation that encourages creativity, commercial ambition and professional growth.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
UKi Media & Events is an international specialist event organiser and publishing company based in Dorking, Surrey. With a team of over 90 people, we publish 13 magazines spanning the automotive, aerospace, marine, meteorological and logistics sectors, and we're proud to deliver world-class events and publications to specialist audiences globally. Our new central Dorking offices are collaborative, engaging, and built for people who want to do great work.
We're looking for an experienced Media Sales Executive to join our publishing team and manage key accounts across two of our flagship titles: Automotive Powertrain Technology International and PMW. You'll be a confident relationship builder with a genuine interest in the automotive engineering and motorsport sectors, and you'll thrive in a role that balances account management with new business development (around 30% of your time).
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Dorking, with at least three days a week in the office.
THE ROLE:
Generating digital and print advertising revenues across Automotive Powertrain Technology International and PMW
Hitting and exceeding agreed sales targets
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation
Building and developing strong relationships with an existing client base, understanding their advertising goals and delivering tailored solutions
Preparing high-quality proposals and client correspondence
Attending relevant industry events for networking and lead generation, as well as UKi's own events where relevant
ABOUT YOU:
Experience in B2B media sales, ideally with a background in print and digital advertising — though candidates with strong transferable skills are encouraged to apply
A commercially driven mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and close deals
Confident prospecting and lead research skills, with a proactive approach to building your pipeline
Strong verbal and written communication skills , you write persuasive pitches and build trust quickly with international clients
Highly organised, able to manage multiple accounts and priorities without dropping the ball
Comfortable with digital analytics and using data to shape campaign recommendations
Proficient in Salesforce (or keen to get there fast) and open to adopting new tools and platforms
A collaborative team player who also knows how to drive things forward independently
Curious about the automotive and motorsport industries and motivated to deepen your knowledge over time
Happy to travel to events and represent the publications in person
CSM do not ‘usually offer sponsorship for this role
CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at hr@closerstillmedia.com.
- Department
- Sales
- Locations
- Dorking
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Dorking
Awards
We have won more Awards than any other company in the Exhibition Industry.
We have achieved over 50 industry awards, including the coveted ‘Best Business Exhibition’ seven times, featured in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work 3 times (2018. 2019 & 2020), been Voted by members of the Association of Exhibition Organisers as the ‘Most Respected Company’ in the exhibition Industry. Best Business Exhibition (x7), Best Marketing (x8) and Best Sales (x4) Best Launch or Brand Extension (x5). Adapting to digital during 2020, we also won 3 awards at the new Event Digital Awards.
About CloserStill Media
We are on a mission... To be the most dynamic global B2B events and communities business.
At our core, we have unwavering faith in our workforce. Our entrepreneurial and empowered teams are dedicated to perpetual evolution of their brands, shaping leading engagement in their respective industries. We firmly believe that great people are the architects of extraordinary events.
We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and to making CloserStill Media a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We are a global and multicultural business and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where our colleagues can grow and develop no matter who they are and where they work.