Strategic Account Manager

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Reach PLC Full time

Company Overview

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in Media and Advertising Sales with the UK's largest publisher?

Reach Plc stands as the leading commercial news publisher in the UK, encompassing the most renowned digital platforms, magazines, and newspapers, including The Mirror, Daily Express, OK, Liverpool Echo, MyLondon, Birmingham Live, and the Manchester Evening News.

Our mission is to advocate for and amplify the voices of communities, from national to local levels.

We seek enthusiastic and seasoned sales professionals eager for a new challenge.

Do you aspire to play a vital role in your local community by promoting digital advertising?

With our exceptional training program, you will become proficient in digital advertising, equipping you to deliver customized advertising solutions that ensure a robust ROI for your clients and community.

  • Comprehensive training featuring a 3-month KPI and Revenue plan, with warm leads and clients to kickstart your journey, including a potential bonus of £1,200 per month
  • A collaborative environment, both virtually and in-person, providing networking opportunities with peers on a similar path
  • Regular leadership meetings to discuss your progress and achievements.

You will be positioned for ongoing success, with opportunities to advance through our Career Pathway. We maintain full transparency in compensation, based on skill, competency, and performance.

We offer a competitive base salary of up to £40,000 OTE, reaching up to £57k + Car Allowance. Additionally, as a member of the Reach family, you will enjoy a wide array of benefits and discounts.

Our career pathway salary ranges are as follows:

  • Account Manager: £28K to £32K
  • Senior Account Manager: £32K to £35K
  • Key Account Director: £35K to £40K
  • Senior Key Account Director: £40K to £45K

Role Overview

This dynamic position involves showcasing digital advertising solutions to drive sales and enhance client ROI. You will thrive in a fast-paced new business sales environment, focusing on networking and securing new business and Key Accounts in your local area through self-sourced leads.

  • Strategizing and executing effective and innovative advertising campaigns
  • Presenting our diverse range of digital advertising solutions, while converting and retaining high-value clients.
  • Driving additional revenue growth through proficient sales, account management, ROI reporting, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Required Qualifications

  • Business Acumen - Cultivate a passion for all aspects of digital
  • Confidence - Demonstrate your personality while presenting to clients via video calls and in person
  • Creative and Commercial Mindset - Always prioritizing the customer and ROI
  • Sales Passion and Self-Motivation - Driven to identify and secure new business opportunities

Additional Benefits

What can we provide for you?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Retirement Savings - Join our pension scheme, with matching contributions up to 6%
  • 25 days of annual leave upon joining. After three, five, and ten years of service, you will earn an additional day of leave. We also offer a Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Giving Back Day - an extra day off each year to support a cause that matters to you
  • Enhanced Family Leave - including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, available after just six months of employment
  • Private Healthcare Cash Plan - a free health cash plan to help you reclaim costs for various medical expenses
  • As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers, we invite everyone to participate in our events, programs, and networks to celebrate diversity and foster an environment where all individuals can thrive
  • Wellbeing Support - including a 24/7 employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
  • Excellent Career Opportunities - you will receive support from your line manager and access to various learning and development programs
  • We are also proud members of the 30% Club, a global initiative aimed at enhancing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc is committed to fostering diversity, which benefits our customers, our business, and our employees. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

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