Agency Head

Are you looking for your next exciting challenge in digital audio advertising? Join us at Bauer Media!

We are looking for an Agency Head to join our audioXi team in London.

You will be leading one of our key agency hubs at audioXi. You'll oversee relationships with top-tier agency groups, managing a high-performing team of Account Managers and Sales Executives.

Our Team

audioXi, part of Bauer Media Group, is full of talented, dedicated and creative people. We are an ambitious and growing organisation with a passion that has helped us form our path in the audio world in a powerful way. The audioXi Podcast network is a scalable advertising solution that includes inventory from over 1,000 podcast shows and delivers over 50m Impressions every month to millions of monthly listeners. 

 This a hybrid position where you will work from home and our office in London

What You’ll Do:

Drive Revenue – Deliver market-leading share of digital audio revenue through agency partnerships, across both IP inventory and podcast spot. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of how agencies plan and invest in audio, and the ability to accurately forecast revenue and identify growth opportunities.

Leadership – Work closely with the Head of Sales to mentor and develop each team member, fostering progression and leading by example. Strong leadership is essential—this role requires you to embody the behaviours and standards expected of a senior leader within the business.

Business Development – Identify opportunities for audioXi by converting digital advertisers who don’t currently invest in audio into audio spenders. Utilize the full range of audioXi’s solutions to clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of digital audio over other digital mediums. These efforts will be directly aligned with client strategies and the wider Bauer commercial strategy

Customer Engagement – You will be the face of audioXi within your agencies ensuring a consistent, high-quality profile and strong traction with your clients.  You will be responsible for inspiring and educating key agency teams. Regularly present audioXi, with all new product developments communicated effectively.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience of working with network media agencies at a Senior level with a strong relationships and market reputation 
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, strong knowledge in audio or digital are an advantage
• Firm understanding of agency trading deals and trading mechanics
• Digital replacement by channelling revenue from other digital mediums into digital audio is key
• Collaboration – Be able to work seamlessly with the commercial team, Head of Sales, fellow Agency Heads, the wider audioXi and Bauer commercial teams
• A confident, and polished presenter able to inspire, educate and influence behaviour
• Ability to manage a busy workload under time pressure
• Effectively manage your agency team to ensure they are best in class both internally and externally

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th May, so don't miss out!

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.