Account Manager - Selling advertising solutions to FMCG clients

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-size media corporation in the UK is seeking an Account Manager to manage 30-40 FMCG clients. The role involves selling multiplatform advertising solutions and strengthening client relationships. Candidates should have 2+ years of B2B sales experience and strong account management skills. The position offers a basic salary of £33k plus commission and allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years B2B multiplatform advertising sales experience.
• Strong account management experience.
• Good relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Manage 30-40 mid-size FMCG clients.
• Sell multiplatform advertising solutions.
• Strengthen client relationships and grow advertising spend.

Skills

B2B multiplatform advertising sales experience

Account management experience

Relationship building

Outgoing and articulate

Job description

Account Manager - Selling advertising solutions to FMCG clients

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

3 days (office), 2 days (home)

£33k basic plus uncapped commission (£12k likely in Yr1)

Job Reference

Do you have 3+ years multiplatform advertising sales experience?

Like the idea of account managing FMCG clients like Redbull and Starbucks?

Are you a media sales professional with strong relationship building skills?

If yes, please read on...

The Company

A mid-size, highly respected b2b media corporation with a huge passion for all things retail. The have an array of print and digital media brands solutions as well as awards evenings, bespoke research and experiential opportunities.

They have a friendly, trusting and collaborative working culture.

The Role of Account Manager

As Account Manager you will be looking after 30-40 mid-size FMCG clients (eg Redbull, Starbucks), selling them multiplatform advertising solutions across a number of print and digital brands serving different parts of the retail sector. In addition to selling advertising, you will also talk to them about event sponsorship and bespoke research solutions.

This is very much a relationship-based sell as your clients are regular advertisers. Your focus will therefore be on strengthening those relationships, as well as retaining and growing their annual advertising/sponsorship spend.

You will work from home 2 days a week with the other 3 days will be reserved for either client meetings or office based working.

Requirements of this Account Manager position

• 2+ years b2b multiplatform advertising sales experience
• Strong account management experience
• Good relationship builder
• Stable career history
• Outgoing, passionate and articulate
• Happy to work for a smaller company

If you think that youtick the above boxes, please apply and a consultant will be in touch should you make the initial shortlist.