Account Manager - business education team in leading newspaper group

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading newspaper group is seeking an Account Manager to join their Business Education team in London. The role requires selling display advertising and managing client relationships with prestigious educational institutions. With a base salary of £30k plus commission, this position offers opportunities for quick career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years display sales experience is essential.
• Outgoing and confident personality preferred.
• Experience in the business education market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Selling display advertising across various products.
• Managing accounts 70% of the time, with client meetings expected.
• Engaging with marketing departments at prestigious universities.

Skills

Sales experience

Digital knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Account management

Client relationship building

Job description

Account Manager - business education team in leading newspaper group

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

£30k basic salary plus commission

Job Reference

Media IQ - LH13DF

Do you have 3 + years display advertising experience?

Do you want to work for a leading newspaper group?

If so, then please read on…

The Company

A world leading business news and information organisation that are recognised internationally for authority, integrity, honesty and accuracy are seeking an Account Manager for their Business Education team. They offer an extensive portfolio through multi channels offering a variety of sectors up to date news and advice about current affairs and market trends.

The Role of Account Manager - Business Education

As an Account Manager for the business education team you will be responsible for selling display advertising across a large portfolio of products (print, digital and mobile). This role is 70% account management and 30% new business and you will be expected to be out of the office in client meetings 50% of the time. As Account Manager you will speak to marketing departments in highly regarded universities and schools such as Oxford or Cambridge. You will benefit from a supportive and progressive environment that will offer you quick career progression.

Requirements for the role of Account Manager – Business Education

• 3 + years display sales experience
• Strong knowledge around all things digital
• Outgoing, confident and personable
• Strong face to face skills
• Experience selling into the business education market (preferable)

If you think you could be the Account Manager (Business education) we could be looking for, please send us your CV and a consultant will be in touch.