Account Manager (Media sales)

Bauer Media Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to take personal revenue responsibility for a portfolio of clients. This role involves winning new business and growing existing accounts, managing advertising inventory, and building strong relationships with stakeholders in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates should have proven sales experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Access to internal training

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience and results‑driven mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tech‑savvy with CRM/database familiarity.
• Analytical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and grow existing client accounts.
• Execute Bauer’s commercial strategy across Birmingham.
• Manage advertising inventory and pricing.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Achieve personal and team revenue targets.

Job description

About the Role

Bauer Media Audio UK is looking for a dynamic Account Manager to join our Birmingham team. You’ll take personal revenue responsibility for a portfolio of clients driving growth across Hits Radio Greatest Hits Radio and the wider Bauer portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most iconic audio brands including Magic Absolute and KISS in a supportive and high-performing team.

As an Account Manager you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients driving revenue growth across Bauer’s audio platforms. You’ll be part of a supportive high-performing team that values authenticity, ambition and collaboration.

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day onsite)

What You’ll Do

• Win new business and grow existing client accounts
• Execute Bauer’s commercial strategy across Birmingham
• Manage advertising inventory and pricing
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Achieve personal and team revenue targets

What You’ll Bring

• Proven sales experience and results‑driven mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Tech‑savvy with CRM/database familiarity
• Analytical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced environment

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year we are one of Europe’s largest publishers. From women’s and celebrities magazines to TV listings to food and special interest we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family‑owned in the 5th generation Bauer Media focuses on the long‑term with a consumer‑first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose : to deliver content and services that enrich peoples everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters so access to our internal training provider Bauer Academy is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity / Adoption Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That’s why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email we would love to hear from you.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

Business Development, Customer Service, Revenue Growth, Product Knowledge, Account Management, CRM, Customer Base, New Customers, Territory, Business Relationships, Sales Goals, Sales Process, PowerPoint, New Clients, Technical Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1