Creative Solutions Manager - 10 Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Creative Solutions Manager, where your expertise in sales strategy and revenue growth will be pivotal in shaping the future of media partnerships. Collaborate with talented teams to create award-winning content, drive digital revenues, and uphold values of diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to flexibility and work-life balance, this role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while making a significant impact in the UK media landscape.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Giving Back Day

Enhanced Family Leave

Private Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Employer Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years in media owner or agency environment with sales strategy experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial performance and execute content partnerships.
• Drive revenue and create commercial media plans.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Revenue Growth

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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05.05.2025

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Company Description

Who are we?

We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.

At Reach Solutions we play a crucial part in delivering the commercial performance of the business. Our customer value strategy and acclaimed editorial and content teams ensure that our audience is at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing:

At Reach Solutions , you’ll be at the heart of delivering the commercial performance that drives the success of our business. As part of the Reach Studio team, you’ll collaborate closely with editorial and commercial talent to create and execute award-winning content partnerships for our clients, with a particular focus on AV (video and podcasts) .

Reach Studio is our new multimedia content hub, bringing together editorial and commercial talent that delivers award-winning content partnerships for clients, with a particular focus on AV (video and podcasts).

Your role will be vital in increasing the number of briefs we receive and improving our conversion rates on pitches. You’ll work hard to develop proactive opportunities and increase digital revenues by selling in work that transforms our reputation . This role isn’t just about day-to-day tasks; it’s about shaping the future of our business and ensuring we have a strong industry profile in the UK media marketplace .

You’ll also collaborate with teams across the business to drive revenue and profitability , as well as create and implement commercial media plans that bring creative ideas to life. You’ll work to uphold our values, especially around diversity and inclusion , making sure that all of our content reflects the principles of non-discrimination.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a minimum of 3+ years of experience in a media owner or media agency environment, with a proven track record in sales strategy and revenue growth . You’ll be highly numerate and have strong commercial acumen , enabling you to identify revenue opportunities and report performance with precision.

You should have established, influential relationships across agency planning and content teams , with experience working with Group M being particularly advantageous. Strong communication skills are essential, especially with the ability to present and articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

As a collaborative leader , you’ll build robust networks with internal stakeholders , and embody the core values of Reach Solutions: Collaboration, Imagination, Determination, Excellence, and Professionalism . You’ll need a high-energy, engaging personality that drives change and influences outcomes at a fast pace.

Your marketplace knowledge should include a strong understanding of the branded content marketplace , as well as digital, national, and regional press media. A solid understanding of how Reach products fit into the wider UK media landscape is key. Finally, you’ll play a critical role in upholding our commitment to diversity and inclusion , ensuring that our non-discrimination values are reflected in all our activities.

If you’re ready to help us create and sell innovative, transformative work while driving growth for Reach Solutions , we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We're offering a competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits to help support you both personally and professionally. These include:

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club , a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.