Senior Account Manager (recruitment advertising & experiential) - b2c student market

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international media company specializing in the B2C higher education sector is seeking a Senior Account Manager. The successful candidate will drive sales by engaging with large brands on recruitment advertising and experiential marketing projects, including high-value brand engagement events. The role offers competitive training, development opportunities, and uncapped commission potential in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development

Good career progression

Uncapped commission earning potential

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of multiplatform media sales experience, preferably in the youth market.
• Strong face-to-face sales skills with a history of generating new business.
• Self-motivated and able to take ownership of tasks without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Engage with large corporate brands for recruitment programs through job board advertising.
• Create and implement experiential events to engage students on campus.

Skills

Sales Skills

Business Development

Proactive Approach

Job description

Senior Account Manager (recruitment advertising & experiential) - b2c student market

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

Job Reference

MediaIQ-OB811

Do you like the idea of selling recruitment advertising solutions to big b2c brands?

Are you interested in a role where you can also sell high-value experiential activities, such as secret house parties and full-size interactive games?

Do you have experience in event sales and advertising sales?

If yes, please read on....

The Company

An entrepreneurial international media company operating in the b2c higher education sector seeks a Senior Account Manager. They are growing rapidly and have an established network of websites as well as brand activation and engagement events, aiming to help universities and big brands engage with students.

The company offers excellent training and development, good career progression, uncapped commission earning potential, and a positive working environment.

The Role of Senior Account Manager

This role is divided into two main functions:

1. Engaging with large corporate brands to assist with their graduate and apprenticeship recruitment programs through job board advertising.
2. Focusing on experiential activities and events to help large client brands engage with students on campus. This includes creating innovative brand engagement events, such as life-size virtual games. Clients include Lidl, The Army, Credit Suisse, and Accenture. These are high-value, creative, and bespoke propositions, with values up to £400k.

Requirements for this Senior Account Manager position

• At least 3 years of multiplatform media sales experience, preferably in the youth market
• Confident and articulate with strong face-to-face sales skills
• Proven ability to generate new business
• A proactive 'go-getter' who takes ownership of their role without micro-management
• Self-motivated with a stable career history
• Understanding of online media and ability to sell complex, high-value opportunities

If you believe you are the right fit for this Senior Account Manager role, please send us your CV.