Account Manager

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life 

Our commercial team represents Bauer Media Audio UK with Radio stations such as Hits Radio UK, Greatest Hits Radio, Magic, Absolute, KISS and many others. We know we’re only as good as the sum of all parts and on that note, we’re a supportive bunch so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to learn from those around you.   We value hard work, commitment, authenticity, desire, drive & passion, and in return we offer training, support, flexibility, good earning potential, and a genuinely lovely bunch of people to work with.   

The difference you will make: 

As an Account Manager will take personal revenue responsibility for a number of accounts as well as the responsibility to grow business across the Exeter and Somerset territory, for the Bauer portfolio. Embodying Bauer Media’s values you will be helping to drive Bauer’s strategy and goals in the commercial business.   

Your role: 

Our advertising clients are central to everything we do. As an Account Manager, you’ll be working hard to attract and win new clients and develop our existing client portfolio. Responsibilities with include:

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

The Skills you will bring: 

• Previous experience in a sales environment or similar.
• Experience achieving both personal and team revenue targets.
• Proficiency in technological such as a CRM system.
• Interpersonal skills that will encourage openness and trust.  

Working Pattern/Location: 

This is a hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home, your local office and travelling the territory assigned to this role. A car allowance is included to cover travel costs. 

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 28 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

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk

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