Sales Account Manager

Newsquest Media Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional news publisher is seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive business development for their Cheshire Life Magazine portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a media sales background and a consultative approach to building client relationships. This role offers a hybrid working model, uncapped commission, and numerous benefits including 25 days paid holiday and ongoing career development.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

No weekends or evening work

On-going career development and salary progression

Workplace Pension

Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers

Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off

Discounted Gym membership

Mental Health Support via Lifeworks

Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses

Annual Volunteer - Charity day

Qualifications

• Proven B2B client facing sales background.
• Drive and passion to build a repeat customer base.
• Experience in managing and developing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Expand and oversee subscriber base through new business acquisition.
• Sell print and digital advertising solutions to clients.
• Build relationships with customers over the phone and in meetings.

Skills

Consultative sales approach

Relationship building

B2B sales

Digital savvy

Education

Media/advertising sales background

Job description

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ABOUT US:

Newsquest Media Group is a prominent regional news publisher they have a diverse portfolio of over 250 local news brands and magazines, which are distributed in both print and online. Their Great British Life Magazine Portfolio includes prestigious print publications and leverages their online presence through the LOCALiQ brand, extending the series to a substantial audience of 41 million users every month. Their print publications are enjoyed by 7 million readers every week. This broad reach allows them to provide rich content that covers various aspects of beauty, culture, and lifestyles across different regions of the UK. Among their flagship titles are Cheshire, Derbyshire and Cumbria Life, which contribute to the diverse and engaging content offered by Great British Life Magazine Portfolio, comprising an 18-magazine collection. And the Cheshire and Yorkshire Living Magazines.

Description

ABOUT US:

Newsquest Media Group is a prominent regional news publisher they have a diverse portfolio of over 250 local news brands and magazines, which are distributed in both print and online. Their Great British Life Magazine Portfolio includes prestigious print publications and leverages their online presence through the LOCALiQ brand, extending the series to a substantial audience of 41 million users every month. Their print publications are enjoyed by 7 million readers every week. This broad reach allows them to provide rich content that covers various aspects of beauty, culture, and lifestyles across different regions of the UK. Among their flagship titles are Cheshire, Derbyshire and Cumbria Life, which contribute to the diverse and engaging content offered by Great British Life Magazine Portfolio, comprising an 18-magazine collection. And the Cheshire and Yorkshire Living Magazines.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Business Development Manager to work on our Cheshire Life Magazine portfolio. Cheshire Life is a vibrant, lifestyle magazine that offers luxury brands great advertising opportunities. The title has unrivalled coverage, award winning content and a true passion for the finer things in life. The publication is an excellent choice for high end organisations to promote their brands with our affluent audience. You will assume a pivotal role in expanding and overseeing our subscriber base through the acquisition of new business. If you are a driven sales professional with experience in prospecting and lead generation, we would like to hear from you.

You will be selling both print and some digital advertising solutions to existing and prospective clients, throughout the Cheshire region. We are looking for an individual who is great at building relationships with customers both over the phone and face to face at client meetings, understanding their needs and presenting the best solutions from a portfolio of options.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Predominantly, you will be selling our wide portfolio of print based advertising solutions complemented by some digitally focused services ranging from web based advertising and video creation. It’s important that you are digitally savvy however you will receive excellent training to bring you up to speed on SEO, Social media, DPM, Display and programmatic options.

You will be working from home on a hybrid basis and you will be given a laptop & phone to enable this. The activity is based on meeting with clients throughout the week, so you do need to live 30 minutes from Cheshire and be able to use your own car.

You will be supported by a manager who will guide you with calls, training, 1-1's and team meetings. Your team manager is extremely supportive and experienced ensuring you are set up for success.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Media/advertising sales background (ideally)
• Proven B2B client facing sales background
• Drive and passion to build a repeat customer base
• Consultative sales approach
• Strong diary management and organisational skills
• Experience in managing and developing new business opportunities.
• Determination to achieve and exceed targets
  
  

Job Benefits

• Uncapped commission structure
• No weekends or evening work
• On-going career development and salary progression
• Workplace Pension
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
• Annual Volunteer - Charity day
  
  

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.

LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.

LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.

It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.

Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.

Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Newspaper Publishing

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