Account Manager

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Account Manager to join their commercial team in the Midlands. This role offers a blend of field, office, and home working, providing the perfect environment for a self-starter with a passion for networking and new business development. You will engage with diverse advertising clients, execute commercial strategies, and build long-lasting relationships. With excellent learning and development opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and flexible workplace that values hard work and commitment. If you are driven to succeed, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible Holidays

Discounts and Deals

Internal Bauer Academy

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare Discounts

50% Discount on Bauer Publications

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Working with advertising clients across various industries.
• Managing advertising inventory and pricing.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Networking Skills

Report Creation

Relationship Building

Diary Management

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

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Are you looking for a new opportunity? Look no further and join us at Bauer Media. We are seeking an Account Manager for our commercial team in the Midlands, covering Southwest Leicestershire & Warwickshire.

You will be a tenacious self-starter with an aptitude for new business and a love of networking. With excellent learning and development opportunities, you will have the chance to grow both your territory and yourself.

Our Team

Our team represents Bauer Media Audio UK, including stations such as Hits Radio UK, Greatest Hits Radio, Magic, Absolute, KISS, and others. We believe we’re only as good as our parts, and we’re a supportive group that offers plenty of learning opportunities. We value hard work, commitment, authenticity, desire, drive, and passion. In return, we provide training, support, flexibility, good earning potential, and a friendly work environment.

This role involves a mix of field, office, and home working, with a car allowance provided.

What you'll be doing:

1. Working with advertising clients across various industries within the East Midlands. Each day will bring new challenges!
2. Executing Bauer’s commercial strategy.
3. Growing group revenues within your territory and across Bauer’s portfolio.
4. Managing advertising inventory and pricing.
5. Developing key internal and external customer relationships.
6. Achieving personal and team revenue targets.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous sales experience, preferably within media.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging reports and presentations.
• A proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity.
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships.
• Strong diary management skills.
• Networking skills and confidence to explore your territory.
• A good sense of humor and optimism.

If you're motivated, passionate about account management, and driven to succeed, we want to hear from you!

Expiry Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025

Package Description

Bauer Media offers a range of benefits, including pension schemes, flexible holidays, and exclusive perks like discounts and deals.

• Internal Bauer Academy for career development.
• Option to buy additional holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work, tech loans, and healthcare discounts.
• 50% discount on Bauer publications.
• Opportunities to contribute to diversity and sustainability initiatives.
• Discounted high street vouchers.

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the global Bauer Media Group, the leading UK publisher and digital broadcaster, reaching 25 million consumers through various radio and publishing brands.

Founded in Hamburg in 1875, Bauer is a multi-national company operating in 13 countries, with a history of innovation and consumer focus. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity in our workplace.

What we will offer you

Bauer Media is committed to being a great place to work, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Our mental health at work

We support mental health initiatives, including the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, and have trained Mental Health First Aiders across our UK locations.

Learning and Development

As a top apprenticeship employer, Bauer offers various learning initiatives through the Bauer Academy to support career growth.

Please note: We are actively recruiting for this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the closing date. Sometimes roles may close early or be extended.

Bauer Core Values

Passion

We love what we do, inspiring and challenging us, driving personal and business growth.

Trust

We value honesty and integrity, empowering our people to reach their potential. We are agile, focused, and resourceful in pursuing opportunities.

If you have feedback on our recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.