Advertising Account Manager

The Spectator; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in political and cultural commentary seeks an Advertising Account Manager. The role involves managing client relationships, developing advertising solutions, and driving revenue growth across platforms. Ideal candidates will have strong sales skills and experience in digital advertising.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency or client sales in publishing or digital environment.
• Knowledge of print and digital advertising.

Responsibilities

• Grow client and agency advertising revenues.
• Manage accounts and deliver high-quality work.
• Develop new accounts and digital media concepts.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

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Human Resources Advisor at The Spectator

The Spectator has been delivering sharp, entertaining political and cultural commentary to millions for nearly two centuries. Its sister brand, UnHerd, is known for intelligent, independent journalism that challenges conventional thinking. Together, they offer a unique platform for advertisers seeking meaningful engagement with highly engaged audiences.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advertising Account Manager to join our Commercial team. Selling across both the agency and client direct, you will provide multi-platform solutions, promoting The Spectator and UnHerd as advertising partners of choice.

If you have a natural flair for sales and negotiation, along with previous experience of agency or client facing sales within a publishing or digital environment, then this is a fantastic role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow The Spectator and UnHerd’s client, agency and digital advertising revenues, promoting the benefits of working with us as an advertising partner of choice
• Work with a designated number of clients and agencies, provide suitable media solutions based on the needs of our clients as part of a consultative sales process
• Manage allocated accounts to ensure that appropriate business plans are in place and that all work is executed and delivered to the highest standards
• Identify and develop new accounts in allocated business areas with a particular focus on growing our client advertising campaigns
• Proactively seek every opportunity to develop digital media concepts within our existing business relationships
• Produce, prepare, interpret and present creative business pitches and recommendations for client campaigns
• Monitor and direct client projects from initial briefing through to final delivery
• Effectively maintain strong client and agency relationships at all levels
• Adapt strategies and plans to address issues and exploit opportunities
• Pro-actively create new leads, in new markets, seeing this through from initial contact to booking, thereby developing wider commercial and promotional partnerships across all brands
• Prepare presentations for both internal and external stakeholders

About You:

• Previous experience of agency or client sales and a knowledge of print and digital advertising in a consumer publisher environment or client facing sales experience
• Previous experience of selling multi-platform solutions
• Able to problem-solve, develop new ideas and interpret client briefs and key goals
• Self-motivated and organised; comfortable dealing with a varied workload and delivering projects as part of a cross-functional team
• A keen interest in the world of Politics would be an advantage

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short note on what you would bring to the role to [e-mail]. Include your current salary and notice period.

If you haven’t heard from us by 30 June 2025, please assume your application was not successful on this occasion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising and Sales

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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