SALES MANAGER - £55K

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is the next generation data activation & consulting company built from the ground up by industry experts with unrivalled experience in procuring, deploying and servicing data technologies & data assets. Working with some top household names, this is your opportunity to join a fast moving company with a vibrant atmosphere in which to develop alongside some of the best people in the industry.

ROLE OVERVIEW
 

• Proactively manage multiple advertiser clients’ accounts across Native formats with UK, EU and Global advertisers to ensure long term commercial partnerships.
• Cultivate positive business relationships with media planners and buyers at media agencies & publishers, and be responsible for the growth of existing business.
• Be prepared to build, sustain and grow client direct business.
• Analyse campaign objectives vs. performance data and pass on qualified leads to sales for lookalike business.
• Maintain regular contact with agencies regarding campaign optimization, growth strategies and opportunities.
• Work with Sales, Operations & Product Teams to project manage optimum campaign setup and optimize growth and retention on your accounts.
• Troubleshoot campaigns with delivery or performance issues for clients and agencies.
• Create high quality presentations and proposals for our clients, which focus on insights and consultative selling from our product roster.

YOUR EXPERIENCE 

• Proven experience in an AM or SAE role
• Commercially minded with track record of driving account growth
• Impeccable written communication skills (editorial experience would be advantageous)
• Data-handling ability
• Very good inter-personal and presentation skills 
• Solid organisational skills and a powerful ability to multi-task
• Networking skills and an active interest in meeting key players from multiple industries
• A demonstrable understanding of the current commercial importance of digital marketing content 
• Experience using Salesforce (not essential)
• Experience of working in an agency environment and of the levels of care expected by major brands
• Experience of working alongside creative and commercial teams
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