Area Sales Manager - leading Out of Home advertising business

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an Area Sales Manager for a leading Out of Home advertising business. You will manage a team of 7, selling advertising solutions to SMEs in diverse sectors. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of sales management experience, a track record in new business sales, and a passion for developing talents. Competitive salary with potential for commission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales management experience.
• Proven track record in new business sales.
• Experience in developing sales talent.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of 7 Business Development Managers.
• Support and train the sales team with a hands-on coaching style.
• Identify and develop leads for the sales team.

Skills

Sales management experience

New business sales

Developing sales talent

Resilience

Tenacity

Inspiration

Job description

Area Sales Manager - leading Out of Home advertising business

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

Job Reference

Media IQ - LH/GVH8

Area Sales Manager - leading Out of Home advertising business | £40k basic plus commission

Do you have 2+ years sales management experience within media?

Do you want to work for a market-leading Out of Home business?

Are you excited at the prospect of managing and motivating a field sales team?

The Company

A market-leading outdoor advertising company is looking for an Area Sales Manager. They have an ever-expanding portfolio of traditional and digital advertising sites in shopping malls, supermarkets, bars and roadside. They have a fast moving, creative and rewarding environment that is incredibly focused on attracting and developing top talent.

The Role

As Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for a growing team of 7 Business Development Managers. Your team would be selling Out of Home advertising to SME’s spanning the public and private sectors and they will range from large regional clients who will have complex requirements through to smaller local businesses with local campaigns. As Area Sales Manager your role would be to manage the performance of the team, offer support and training with a hands‑on coaching style. You will also play a part in identifying and developing leads for your team. As a leader you will be passionate about Out of Home advertising as well as achieving success through others.

Requirements for the role of Area Sales Manager

• 2+ years sales management experience
• Proven track record in new business sales and management
• Experience in developing sales talent
• Resilient, tenacious and inspiring
• Stablecareer path

If you think you could be the Area Sales Manager we are looking for, please send us in your CV and a consultant will be in touch.