Sales Executive

Job Vacancy: Sales Executive

About Us

Rother Radio is South Yorkshire’s feel-good local radio station, playing the best variety of hits alongside engaging content, local news, and strong community connection.

Broadcasting on DAB+ Digital Radio across Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster and Thorne, we reach a potential audience of over 1 million adults aged 15+, providing a powerful platform for businesses to connect with listeners across the region.

We pride ourselves on being a trusted local voice, working closely with businesses to create effective, creative, and results-driven advertising campaigns.

Freelance Opportunity

Salary: Commission-based initially (with potential to move to a salaried role based on performance)

• Do you have a passion for sales?
• Do you have experience selling to businesses?
• Do you enjoy working independently?
• Do you want to earn uncapped commission?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Rother Radio is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and commercially-minded individual to join our team on a freelance, commission-based basis, selling advertising and sponsorship opportunities across the station.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with local businesses across South Yorkshire, with opportunities to work with national clients.
• Generate new business and identify sales opportunities.
• Create and pitch creative advertising campaigns tailored to client objectives.
• Deliver excellent account management and customer service.
• Act as an ambassador for Rother Radio across the region.
• Work closely with the production team to bring campaigns to life.

Measures of Success

• Achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Securing new business and growing existing accounts
• Delivering effective campaigns that meet client objectives

Full training, support, and sales materials will be provided to help you succeed.

What we are looking for

• A confident, proactive self-starter who can work independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A creative thinker with the ability to develop ideas for clients.
• Commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Good attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Professional, honest, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Previous experience in advertising, media, or sponsorship sales is desirable (but not essential).
• Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Knowledge of the South Yorkshire area is an advantage.
• Access to transport (or ability to travel locally).

This role may also offer opportunities to work with our sister radio stations.

How to Apply:

Email a supporting statement outlining why you would be a great fit for Rother Radio, along with your CV, to getinvolved@rotherradio.co.uk.
Alternatively, complete the application form below.

Please note: This is a freelance/self-employed position. You will be responsible for your own tax and insurance.

Job Type: Commission-based