Direct Sales Support Executive- 12 Months FTC

Clear Channel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Out of Home media company in the UK is seeking a Direct Sales Support Executive for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing full pre and post sales support to Direct Sales teams and clients, as well as managing customer campaigns and communications. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent time management and communication skills, with a salary of £23,500 plus commission.

Benefits

Salary of £23,500 + quarterly Group commission

Flexible working and hybrid setup

33 paid holidays

Company Pension Scheme Contribution up to 8%

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance and group income protection scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Travel/season ticket loans and discounts

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong & empathetic communicator, able to build rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full pre and post sales service to the Direct Sales teams and clients.
• Assist Direct Sales teams and clients throughout the pre-and post-sales process.
• Aid in planning customer campaigns using internal tools and systems.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent time management

Strong communicator

High levels of data accuracy

Adaptable

Resilient

Team player

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Clear Channel UK is one of the leading Out of Home media owners, with more than 30,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 600 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK.

At Clear Channel, we are committed to Creating the Future of Media. We’re at the forefront of the change in our industry, making innovative use of technology and realising the potential of Out of Home media.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Direct Sales Support Executives to join our team on a 12 months fixed term contract in supporting our vision of Creating the Future of Media.

What you’ll be doing

This is an opportunity to provide a full pre and post sales service to the Direct Sales teams and clients, ensuring that all company procedures are followed. Your duties may include :

• Assisting Direct Sales teams and clients throughout the pre‑and post‑sales process, ensuring adherence to company procedures.
• Aid in planning customer campaigns using internal tools and systems.
• Provide presentations and insights to support sales in creating compelling client recommendations.
• Maintain proactive communication with sales regarding campaign progress and task requests.
• Respond directly to incoming agency briefs and requests.
• Process bookings according to company standards within specified timelines.
• Manage any changes to campaigns before launch.
• Coordinate customer artwork, design, print, and digital orders.
• Ensure timely and high‑quality responses to customer inquiries through all channels, including managing complaints.
• Organise photography for requested campaigns.
• To ensure all activities are reflective of the ‘knowledge, accuracy & efficiency’ team pillars.
• Work closely with Direct Sales & Operations leadership teams to continuously improve & refine processes.

What we are looking for

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong & empathetic communicator – be skilled at building rapport with customer to enable a high standard of customer service.
• High levels of data accuracy.
• Adaptable.
• Resilient.
• Team Player with ‘how can we’ attitude.
• Ability to juggle priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.

What’s in it for you

• Salary of £23,500 + quarterly Group commission
• Flexible working and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance
• Enjoy 33 paid holidays, including those well need bank holidays!
• Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8%
• Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme + Enjoy travel / season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back!

At Clear Channel, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees.