Account Manager

London

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Locations

London, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

Salesforce

Requirements

4+ years of relevant work experience
Solid knowledge of SalesForce
You are creative and are motivated by being part of building meaningful partnerships and relationships with advertiser
You are a self-starter, know how to assume responsibility and accountability, and are good at getting work done without someone looking over your shoulder
You manage time well, focus on urgent and important tasks, follow up in a timely manner, and show strong attention to detail
You are an excellent communicator over email, on the phone, and in person
You are able to comfortably adapt to shifts in priorities
You are good at working independently but enjoy being part of a team
Preferred interest in sport
The position is based in London. Combination of office based and remote working, with 2-3 days per week in the office

Responsibilities

Support pre-sales and post sales activities
Booking inventory, gathering and distributing ad copy and media assets, and setting up talent onboarding calls
Support Advertising Sales Team in building media plans, ad schedules, and collateral for pitches and RFP responses
Taking a lead role in overseeing and managing the delivery of sold campaigns. This will include developing and working to production timelines, working closely with editorial and other internal teams, liaising with clients on sign-off
You will also monitor and report on the delivery of sold campaigns during and after campaign flight, including creating campaign recap documents
Assist the sales team in the support and management of accounts and supporting the billing and invoicing process
Working alongside our research and insights agency partner to support and help facilitate campaign effectiveness research for key partnerships
Play an active role in working with sales and wider teams to create and develop ideas and campaign concepts that can be pitched to clients

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About The Role

We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual who will be a key part of the UK commercial team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting our Advertising Sales Team in developing new business, executing on sold campaigns, and managing existing clients, including maintaining effective and positive client relationships. Some limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Support pre-sales and post sales activities.
Booking inventory, gathering and distributing ad copy and media assets, and setting up talent onboarding calls.
Support Advertising Sales Team in building media plans, ad schedules, and collateral for pitches and RFP responses.
Taking a lead role in overseeing and managing the delivery of sold campaigns. This will include developing and working to production timelines, working closely with editorial and other internal teams, liaising with clients on sign-off.
You will also monitor and report on the delivery of sold campaigns during and after campaign flight, including creating campaign recap documents.
Assist the sales team in the support and management of accounts and supporting the billing and invoicing process.
Working alongside our research and insights agency partner to support and help facilitate campaign effectiveness research for key partnerships.
Play an active role in working with sales and wider teams to create and develop ideas and campaign concepts that can be pitched to clients.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant work experience.
Solid knowledge of SalesForce.
You are creative and are motivated by being part of building meaningful partnerships and relationships with advertiser
You are a self-starter, know how to assume responsibility and accountability, and are good at getting work done without someone looking over your shoulder.
You manage time well, focus on urgent and important tasks, follow up in a timely manner, and show strong attention to detail.
You are an excellent communicator over email, on the phone, and in person.
You are able to comfortably adapt to shifts in priorities.
You are good at working independently but enjoy being part of a team.
Preferred interest in sport.
The position is based in London. Combination of office based and remote working, with 2-3 days per week in the office.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:

- Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.

- Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.

- 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.

- Paid time off including paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days of accrued paid time off, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Click here to review our Applicant Privacy Notice, which describes how and when The Athletic Media Company collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of job applicants and prospective employees.

201-500 employees

Website

Sports news

Company Overview

The Athletic Media Company's mission is to produce coverage for die-hard fans

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Subscription
Competitive Health Care
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits

Company Core Values

Move forward fearlessly. We are a company that is redefining the way fans get access to sports content. We've never been afraid to push the envelope and will continue to build a better experience on behalf of our team and our readers.
Never settle. No shortcuts. We are relentless in our pursuit of the most in-depth, substantive sports coverage. Our model allows us to create and publish content on our own terms. We employ an unrivaled team of editors and writers who put in the hard work.
Be authentic. Credibility and a unique approach to storytelling are at the core of everything we publish. Covering the best stories with integrity, our writers are encouraged to build their own brand and act as leading sources of truth.
Build community. We are at our best when we empower all perspectives and hold each other accountable. We foster a unique community unlike any other, where sports fans and writers can come together to share ideas, display their passions, and engage in meaningful debate.