Junior Account Manager

Company Description

Fancy a new role in the new year? Thinking about getting into Media and Advertising Sales? Why not join the UK’s Largest Publisher!

We're looking for ambitious individuals ready to excel in Media and Advertising Sales in January 2025. If you're seeking a rewarding career with growth opportunities, this is your moment to shine and develop your skills.

What to expect once you have applied: 

Step 1 - A 15 to 30 minute telephone interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

Step 2 - A group interview on Tuesday the 3rd December in our Hull Hub

Step 3 - A one to one interview in our Hull Hub

Step 4 - Start date 13th of January 2025!

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Hull Daily Mail and HullLive. Our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too. 

Job Description

Lead the Charge: Prospect and generate leads, both independently and from business sources, to expand our client base.
Showcase Our Solutions: Present our exciting range of digital advertising solutions to potential clients with flair and confidence.
Seal the Deal: Convert prospects into high-revenue clients and nurture lasting relationships through effective communication via phone and video calls.
Craft Perfect Solutions: Utilise our sales systems and product portfolios to tailor solutions that perfectly meet client needs, driving revenue growth.
Excel in Account Management: Boost revenue by managing accounts skillfully, ensuring outstanding reporting and customer experiences.
Design Impactful Campaigns: Plan and deliver creative advertising campaigns that meet agreed service levels and standards, leaving a lasting impression.

Qualifications

• Prior sales and or customer service experience is ideal
• Confident and engaging, with strong executive rapport building skills
• A logical thinker who can find and win new clients
• Driven with a positive attitude and determined approach toward sales
• Confident in delivering exceptional customer service
• You will love everything digital: including different social media platforms, websites and how these can connect people across the UK
• A passion for self development
  

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £27,000 + bonus and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.