Account Manager

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our commercial team in Aylesbury on a permanent basis. 

As an Account Manager you will embody Bauer Media’s values and drive Bauer’s company strategy and goals into the commercial business to a high standard within agreed parameters and desired timelines.  

Taking personal revenue responsibility for some existing accounts within your territory, whilst also hunting for new clients through business development to grow revenues across the specific postcodes. As well as the wider Bauer portfolio of radio brands, sponsorships, creative and digital products too.  

Our Team 

Representing Bauer Audio UK for Aylesbury and the wider Bauer portfolio of digital brands including Greatest Hits Radio, Magic, Absolute, Kiss and many others. Working within a specific postcode territory and ultimately responsible for your own piece of the world – hunting for new business, working with and advising existing clients about the right Bauer brands and products, to help their business more successful. 

This role will be mainly working in the field and from home. Occasionally we visit one of the regional offices in London or Fareham. You will receive a car allowance. Your region covers the major towns and commercial centres of Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Luton, Milton Keynes, Bedford and everywhere in between.  

What you'll be doing 

Our advertising clients are at the core of everything we do. As an Account Manager, you’ll be working hard to attract and win new clients and develop our existing client portfolio, whilst feeling fully supported. Responsibilities include: 

• Executing Bauer’s commercial strategy.
• Growing group revenues across your specific territory and the wider Bauer portfolio. 
• Managing advertising inventory and price.
• Developing key internal and external customer relationships.
• Achieving personal and team revenue targets.

What You'll Bring 

• Exceptional communication skills, tailoring messages in relation to clients. 
• Able to use MS office to create engaging reports / presentations. 
• A keen interest in conducting research and data-driven insights. 
• Interpersonal skills that will encourage openness and trust. 
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability to business growth fluctuations. 
• Effective people skills with the ability to form strong relationships. 
• A proven track record in achieving both personal and team revenue targets. 
• Experience in business development and sourcing your own leads.  

Expiry date: 12th January 2025

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.