Ross Arnold

Business Owner @ Rork Media

About

I'm a passionate, dynamic and driven media professional. What excites me is demanding and challenging situations, whether a short deadline, budget to achieve, product to launch, problem to solve, client to win over, etc. It's what drives me to perform better! A proven record of regularly exceeding challenging goals. Able to think outside the box to form creative solutions generating new ideas, applications, working practices and revenue streams. Proven experience in consultative selling and sales closing to businesses at Owners, Director and Stakeholder levels. With a proven track record of building lasting partnerships at all levels, from small independent sole traders to large corporate blue chips. Ability to understand and execute complex sales solutions. With a proven track record of working towards and exceeding team and individual targets. Experience in running, training and developing sales teams and sales managers. Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation. Always willing to go the extra mile for the client and the company.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Tadley

Industry

Publishing

Skill

B2B, Account Management, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Management, Advertising Sales, Direct Sales, International Sales, Advertising, Time Management, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Digital Media, New Media, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, B2C, Sales Operations, Administrative Work, Sales Support

Experience

Business Owner

Rork Media

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

United Kingdom

Rork Media operates a growing portfolio of brands across the global scuba diving sector, with a strong presence in print, digital, and live events. Scuba Diver Magazine is the leading freemium diving publication across seven English-speaking countries, with dedicated editions for North America, Europe, ANZ, and a new German language edition. Written by divers, for divers, it delivers news, trends, gear reviews, and travel features across print, digital, and mobile formats. DiverNet is a major online hub for breaking news, expert insights, and in-depth features—from safety investigations to skills development—serving divers of all experience levels. California Diving News, acquired in 2025, is a respected regional publication covering West Coast diving, marine life, and local dive culture. Scuba Show, also acquired in 2025, is one of North America’s leading dive events, now running on both the East and West Coasts with exhibitions, seminars, and hands-on experiences. The Go Diving Show, which also includes the Australian Dive Show, is Rork Media’s international event platform. Across the UK and Australia, it delivers large-scale interactive exhibitions, speakers, workshops, and brand showcases for divers worldwide. The Ultimate Divers Guide is an annual bookazine offering in-depth themed content supported by expert knowledge and stunning imagery. Together, these brands position Rork Media as an innovative, global leader in scuba diving media, connecting highly engaged communities across multiple platforms.

Commercial Brand Manager

Archant

2013-3 - 2017-3 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Wokingham

- Commercial head of Archants diving and aviation titles - Experienced in managing and motivation sales team - Driving new ideas and products to grow additional revenues within the portfolio - Successfully launched and established market leading products in both sectors

Deputy Sales Manager

Archant

2009-10 - 2013-5 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Wokingham, UK

- Maintaining business through account management - Generating new business from cold calling - B2B and F2F - UK & international trade shows - Achieve a competitive monthly target - Maximize each phone call by cross selling multiple products - Manage a small team of remote sales staff (UK & abroad)

Trades & Services

Archant

2008-10 - 2009-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Harlow, UK

- Generating new business from cold calling B2B - 70/30 split between new business and AM - Achieve a competitive monthly target - Maximize each phone call by cross selling products and titles

Account Manager

Pitney Bowes

2007-2 - 2008-10 · 1 yr 9 mos

Harlow, UK

- Generating new business from cold calling B2B - Achieve 100 phone calls per day - Achieve a competitive monthly target - Maximize each phone call by cross selling other products