Job description
We are recruiting for a Sales Account Manager to work on our beautiful Cotswold Life Magazine and will happily consider those looking for reduced hours - 30 hours per week. This luxury lifestyle title has unrivalled coverage, award winning content and a true passion for the finer things in life. It’s an excellent choice for advertisers who wish to promote their brands with our affluent audience.
You will be selling both print and digital advertising solutions to existing and prospective clients, throughout the Cotswolds. We are looking for an individual who is great at building relationships with customers face to face, understanding their needs and presenting the best solutions from a portfolio of options.
Although predominantly you will be selling print advertising our wider portfolio includes digital options, leaflets, events and video creation. It’s important that you are digitally savvy but you will receive excellent training to bring you up to speed on SEO, Social media, DPM, Display and programmatic options.
This agile/home based role is supported by a manger who will support you with visits, training, 1-1's and team meetings your team manager is extremely supportive and experienced ensuring you are set up for success.
It is essential that you live close to if not in the Cotswolds to be available to visit customers on a daily basis.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Media/advertising sales background (ideally)
- Proven B2B client facing sales background
- Drive and passion to build customer base
- Consultative sales approach
- Strong diary management and organisational skills
- Full driving licence
- Determination to achieve and exceed targets
SALARY, BONUS & BENEFITS
- Salary up to £30,000 including car allowance PLUS (pro rata)
- Uncapped commission - (£10,000 average)
- 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