Account Manager (Advertising Sales)

A New Account Manager is needed for one of the key players in the Out of Home Advertising Industry. This company is the largest, most successful advertiser in the UK Transport industry. The company is growing due to their success and the pride they take in their work. With this success comes opportunity and there is now a place within the Manchester Sales team for a new account manager to manage the existing accounts/ develop those and bring in some new ones.

There is an account base to work immediately from day one – they need someone to come in and build on these accounts. By up selling, cross selling and retaining them year on year. The Account Managers are essentially tasked with ensuring that the market share, revenue and margin are maximised across the portfolio in line with the companies’ strategies and marketing plan. Targets will be based around your ability to develop and retain the existing accounts. Therefore a successful, diligent, ambitious sales professional is needed.

The role requires:
-Successfully hitting targets/ exceeding expectations
-Understanding your clients’ needs and strategies
-Commitment to succeed
-Knowledge of the company’s advertising platforms and products.
-The ability to set up business with new clients that doesn’t exist currently

You will need:
-Effective Communication
-Client Focus/ Understanding
-Result driven/ Exceeding expectations
-Resilience
-Presentable
-Team Player

Experience:
-Out of Home advertising experience/ Knowledge – or digital advertising experience
-Proven track record in sales – brag file is ideal
-Experience of Board level engagement experience

Qualifications:
-Minimum – A Levels + Ideally a degree (any – not essential)
-A full, clean driving license

The is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is currently working in a heavily new business/ direct sales role within the out of home advertising industry and who is looking to move in to more account management. Where you can work in a more professional/ consultative manner – really understanding your client’s needs, focus and strategies – oh…and you will earn around £50k a year whilst doing it.

Key words: Business Development Manager B2B out of home OOH sales field New

If you are interested please apply below – I look forward to receiving your application.