National Press + Online Account Manager, national Broadsheet

National Press and Online Media Sales Account manager

Outstanding opportunity within on e of the UK’s leading broadsheets to work with both the press and online teams selling across the paper’s portfolio. The increased success of the company and their increasing market share has led to the need for a new account manager to sell direct to companies with the UK’s largest advertising budgets

The Company

This vibrant, exciting and forward thinking national newspaper with a reputation within its market for leading edge product innovation has its strongest circulation to date and arguably the most successful website of any from the national press.

Its ever increasing market share needs to be matched by a sales team that recognizes the need for new and creative ideas and represents that with new and exciting pitches direct to marketing directors within some of the most demanding advertisers within the UK sector.

The role

• The challenge in this role is to increase the paper and online market share in the face of strong competition.
• Source new streams of revenue
• Broaden and deepen the existing relationships within clients direct
• Strategic planning with a view to increasing revenue across the portfolio from online advertisers to print sponsorship
• Engaging meaningfully with all levels, from marketing managers and media buyers to marketing directors and above.
• Forecast future trends to highlight opportunities for future growth areas.

Applicant’s Profile

• The successful applicant will be of graduate caliber
• At least 3 year’s sales experience with a proven track record across the media industry
• The ability to influence others both internally and externally.
• Excellent client direct sales record, proven closing at all levels.

Personal Profile

• Adaptable, organized and capable of working in a fast paced environment.
• Ambitious, driven and bright with real hunger and desire to succeed to become the top sales person in the team.
• A strong team ethic but with the ability and discipline to work alone when required
• Comfortable presenting at all levels.

Basic 25-35K + excellent benefits and competitive OTE