Job Description

My client is recruiting an ambitious account manager with an interest in media and publishing who has a pro-active approach to sales. You will be working for a long-established marketing agency, dealing with various arts associations, membership organisations, unions and consumer titles as well as providing wider marketing services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts of several clients within existing portfolio. As a dedicated sales executive you will report to the Head of Sales and receive direction on increasing advertising revenue and delivering innovative, cross-platform solutions to clients. You will be expected to structure and manage your day-to-day workload using your own initiative. Responsibilities will include:

" Specifically assigned print titles and working to specific targets
" Up-selling clients across e-newsletters and digital
" Managing and growing new business database of potential advertisers for your titles
" Standard sales administration from raising orders to issue revenue reporting
" Regular client correspondence and periodic face to face meetings

What we are looking for:
" At least 2-years media sales experience or
" At least 4-years telephone sales experience
" Experience ideally in b2b/b2c advertising sales role
" Applicants will need to be confident, motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills and a people-first approach
" The candidate must be a fast learner and team orientated individual with a compelling telephone manner, able to lead source and think laterally
" Understanding of print and digital media

What we offer:
" The successful applicant can look forward to a competitive salary with bonus scheme
" Ongoing training support in a fast-growing company with a wide range of new and interesting people
" Opportunity to be part of a team where you can make a real difference
" 25 days' holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
" Mon - Friday 8:45 to 5:15
" 2 days working from home
" We work in a fun and exciting atmosphere whilst maintaining focus on target driven sales
" Regular ad-hoc sales incentives