CloserStill Media
Key Account Manager, Media Sales (Automotive) - UKi
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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.
OUR MISSION & CULTURE
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
- Deliver world-class events and publications to specialist audiences globally
- Operate from new, collaborative offices built for modern, people-first work
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We’re seeking an experienced Media Sales Executive to join our publishing team, focusing on two flagship titles—Automotive Powertrain Technology International and PMW.
This role blends key account management (around 70% of time) with new business development (~30%). A full-time, permanent position based in Dorking, with at least three days in-office attendance.
THE ROLE
- Generating advertising revenues across both titles (digital and print)
- Hitting/exceeding revenue targets
- Proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities via prospecting and lead generation
- Building trust with clients by understanding their goals and offering tailored solutions
- Preparing proposals, pitches, and client correspondence
- Attending industry/networking events to generate leads and represent UKi’s titles in person
ABOUT YOU
Essential
- Experience in B2B media sales, ideally with print & digital advertising (transferable skills meet)
- Commercial mindset with/#sales acumen + deal-closing ability
- Strong prospecting & lead research skills (proactive pipeline management)
- Exceptional communication skills—clear, persuasive writing and confident verbal advocacy to international clients
- Highly organised, adept at juggling multiple accounts without drop-off
- Digital analytics savvy, using data to optimise campaign proposals
- Basic Salesforce proficiency (or fast learner)
- Automotive/motorsport industry interest & curiosity about secteur trends
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Desirable
- Comfortable representing titles at events (travel-keenness required)
- Independent thinker paired with collaboration skills
DECLARATIONS (N.B.)
- No sponsorship for visa/relocation out-of-pocket (CSM policy)
- Disclosure check (DBS/credit) reserved right (role-specific basis)
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
CloserStill Media are fully committed to diversity, fairness and accessibility:
- Equal opportunity hiring: all decisions merit-based—no regard for factors like age-specific, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, etc.
- Reasonable adjustments: irrespective of application stage, en hr@closerstillmedia.com for support.
- Culture: a space built on innovation and collaboration.
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