Account Executive

Coburg Banks Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established advertising agency is seeking an Account Manager to join their London team. This role involves selling print and digital advertising solutions while managing client relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in advertising sales, strong communication skills, and a passion for the Jewish community. The position offers a salary of £30,000 plus bonuses, with a hybrid working model allowing one day from home.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Company pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven success in advertising sales or a similar role.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Familiarity with key digital advertising metrics.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound and face-to-face sales calls to promote advertising opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of publications and online offerings.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to follow-up.

Skills

Advertising sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Confidence in pitching

Client relationship management

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

Are you a driven and persuasive sales professional? Our client is seeking an Account Manager to join their dynamic commercial team in London. This role involves selling print and digital advertising solutions across a diverse portfolio, including print, website, newsletters, and events, with a focus on the UK advertising markets.

• Annual salary of 30,000 plus a bonus between 10,000 - 15,000
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Company pension and employee discounts
• Hybrid working - 1 day from home

The Role:

As an Account Manager, you will:

• Make outbound and face-to-face sales calls to promote advertising opportunities
• Develop a deep understanding of publications, online offerings, and industry events
• Identify client needs and propose tailored advertising packages
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to after-sales follow-up
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of advertisers, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Achieve revenue targets and record all sales activity in the CRM system
• Collaborate with editorial and events teams for smooth delivery of commitments
• Stay informed about industry trends and market developments

The Candidate:

The ideal Account Manager will have:

• Proven success in advertising sales or a similar role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A confident phone manner and ability to deliver compelling pitches
• Motivation, target-driven attitude, and resilience
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems and office software
• Understanding of digital advertising and key metrics
• Passion for the Jewish community and its unique audience

Our client is a well-established organisation known for its comprehensive portfolio of print, digital, and event advertising solutions. The company is committed to delivering tailored advertising packages that meet client needs and reach target audiences effectively.

If you are an energetic and target-driven professional with a passion for advertising sales, this Account Manager role could be the perfect fit for you. Join our client's dynamic team in London and help shape the future of advertising in UK markets.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Sales Executive, Advertising Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Client Relationship Manager, or Media Sales Consultant, you might find this Account Manager position to be a great opportunity.

INDSLS Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.