Piccadilly Lights Account Manager - 12 months FTC

Landsec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Annual leave 25 days

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Employee share plans

Volunteer days

Job summary

Landsec is seeking an Account Manager for Piccadilly Lights in London. You will drive revenue across digital screen and venue spaces, manage inbound enquiries, and build strong relationships with media agencies, outdoor specialists, global brands and event agencies.

The role blends sales, account management and event delivery to ensure campaigns meet high standards. You will coordinate with internal teams, maintain CRM records, and identify new commercial opportunities while delivering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media sales or related commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of the media agency landscape and/or outdoor advertising market.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: generate revenue, handle inbound enquiries, and develop outbound opportunities.
• Account Management: be the main contact from enquiry to campaign delivery, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Event Delivery: support planning and operational delivery of events at Piccadilly Lights The Venue.
• Market Knowledge: monitor industry trends and competitive activity to enhance offerings.

Skills

Media sales

OOH advertising

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Project management

Commercial awareness

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

WE ARE LANDSEC

We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them.

This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe.

Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life.

We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world.

Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.

LOCATION

Piccadilly Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London

THE ROLE

The Piccadilly Lights Account Manager will play a key role in driving revenue across both the iconic digital screen and Piccadilly Lights The Venue. Working alongside the wider Piccadilly Lights Commercial Team, you will be responsible for managing inbound enquiries, proactively generating new business opportunities and developing strong relationships with Media Agencies, Outdoor Specialists, Global Brands and Event Agencies.

This is a varied role combining sales, account management and event delivery. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring every campaign and event is delivered to the highest standard while identifying new commercial opportunities to maximise the potential of this globally recognised asset.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sales & Business Development

• Support the generation of revenue across the Piccadilly Lights portfolio, including digital media and event space sales.
• Manage inbound sales enquiries from agencies, brands and partners.
• Proactively identify and develop outbound sales opportunities through targeted business development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media agencies, outdoor specialists, event agencies and global brands.
• Prepare compelling sales presentations, proposals and commercial packages.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM records, ensuring opportunities are actively managed through to completion.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Account Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients from initial enquiry through to campaign delivery.
• Ensure an exceptional customer experience throughout the sales and delivery process.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to coordinate campaign requirements and timelines.
• Manage client expectations and ensure all deliverables are achieved to an exceptional standard

Event Delivery

• Support the planning and operational delivery of events hosted at Piccadilly Lights The Venue.
• Coordinate with production teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
• Attend events where required, providing on-site support and ensuring an outstanding client experience.
• Assist with post-event reporting and identifying future commercial opportunities.

Market Knowledge

• Stay informed on developments across the Out of Home (OOH), media and events sectors.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging industry trends.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the commercial offering and customer experience at Piccadilly Lights.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with outstanding relationship-building skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Proven experience in media sales, Out of Home (OOH), advertising, experiential marketing, events or a related commercial environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing client relationships and delivering revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the media agency landscape and/or outdoor advertising market.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  

Desirable

• Existing relationships with media agencies, outdoor specialists or major brands.
• Experience delivering experiential campaigns or live events.
• Knowledge of digital Out of Home advertising.
• Experience working with premium venues or destination marketing.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with agencies and brand partners.
• Delivering exceptional campaigns and events that exceed client expectations.
• Generating new business opportunities that contribute to the continued growth of Piccadilly Lights.
• Acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for one of the world’s most iconic advertising destinations.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious media assets in the world. You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team responsible for delivering campaigns and experiences for some of the world’s biggest brands, while helping shape the future of one of London’s most iconic commercial destinations.

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Life and Benefits at Landsec

We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.

Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.

• Performance based annual bonus plan

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.

• Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.

• Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)

• Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build

• Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and ‘Give As You Earn’ programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%

And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause

Diversity and Inclusion

At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential.

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