Key Account Manager - Media Sales

Are you currently working in media sales and seeking a change? Perhaps you're looking for a role with a variety of products and a strong focus on digital? Perhaps you're keen for a role where there's a real mix of existing accounts and inbound enquiries as opposed to being focused on outbound selling?

If any of this rings true, please get in touch as we're working with a renowned Cambridge-based media sales business, offering a whole range of media products from events and magazines to e-newsletters, banner advertising, email marketing, and branded content. This is a company that really looks after its staff, cares about its employees, and takes pride in being recognised as best in the industry.

Key Account Manager - Media Sales

The Key Account Manager - Media Sales role is a hybrid of managing existing accounts and targeting new business, in niche areas with established readerships and gravitas in particular fields. You will need to be an intelligent consultative salesperson, with the ability to maximise contracts, but also pitch and develop new ideas for businesses. Creativity is praised and nurtured, and ideas for solutions are always welcome.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of 1 - 2 years media sales experience with a proven background selling a variety of solutions, as given the nature of the role, candidates will be expected to hit the ground running. In return, you will receive a hybrid working setup, 36 days annual holiday, and the chance to be part of an exciting and growing team. Due to their location, this role is commutable from St Ives, Huntingdon, Norwich, Cambridge, Royston, Ely, Newmarket, Bedford, and St Neots.

Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier media sales recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge. We source media sales and advertising sales staff for small and international publishing companies across London, Cambridgeshire, and the East of England.

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