Account Manager

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our commercial team servicing the Lincolnshire area 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 Lincoln 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, advising new / existing clients about the right Bauer brands and products, to help their business be more successful. 

This role will be a mix of working in the field, from home and your local office. A car allowance will be included.

What you'll be doing 

As an Account Manager, you’ll be working hard to attract new clients and develop our existing client portfolio. Other responsibilities include: 

• Executing Bauer’s commercial strategy.
• Responsible for developing Audio revenues across your allocated territory.
• Take client briefs and understanding their needs.
• Present to clients of all levels and across all sectors.
• Develop key internal stakeholder and external customer relationships.
• Deploy strategic and tactical plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Use Business social tools to create and build connections.
• Attend networking events in your territory to build and establish customer relationships.

What You'll Bring

• Self-motivation and the drive to succeed.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating. 
• Exceptional communication skills, that draw customers in. 
• A proven track record in achieving both personal and team revenue targets. 
• Experience in business development and sourcing your own leads and securing new business. 
• Experience using a CRM is an advantage, as are excellent people skills and the ability to form strong authentic relationships.

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.