Sales Account Manager - 12 Month FTC

Sales Account Manager

1 year fixed-term contract (likely permanent extension)

Salary: £38k + £10k OTE commission and completion bonus

Preferred start date: 1st June 2024

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced B2C advertising sales professional who can build lasting relationships with some of the biggest brands in the industry through their results-driven approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering advertising revenue for a leading magazine through display advertising, advertorial features, and other creative executions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Meet and exceed project, personal and team revenue targets

- Prospect for new business and set up presentations with potential advertisers

- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing direct advertisers and agencies

- Monitor progress and deliver on commercial strategy objectives

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity to inform your sales approach

- Identify and recommend new commercial opportunities to generate additional revenue

- Ensure exceptional client satisfaction by providing best-in-class service, timely responses, and solutions-oriented communication

Required Skills and Experience:

- Proven track-record of success in a media sales role

- In-depth understanding of the consumer magazine industry

- Previous experience working with brands in the food and drink sector

- Exceptional interpersonal and client relationship skills

- Excellent written and oral communication abilities

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities

- Creativity to collaborate with teams and deliver outstanding advertising campaigns

Flexible Working:

This role offers a hybrid working model, typically involving 2 days of remote working per week with the remainder spent in the office.