Advertising Account Manager

Job Description

About this role 

We have four new positions available!! 

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office 2 days from Home!!!

Do you have a background in sales and an interest in advertising? Then this could be your next move. We’re growing our Sales Hub in Hull, and are hiring Account Managers to join the team!

As an Account Manager, you’ll win, keep, grow and champion a portfolio of clients by delivering first-class marketing solutions across Reach PLC’s portfolio covering print, digital, video, social, content solutions and partnerships. You’ll be a trusted consultant, focused on value, building long-term relationships that drive renewals and smart upsell.

You’ll get to know each client and understand their needs and will utilise your knowledge to spot opportunities and pitch tailored solutions that hit their goals. You’ll own a defined book of accounts, be their go-to contact and build strategic plans to grow revenue, lift order value and unlock growth across products and channels. Using insights and campaign performance, you’ll lead consultative conversations, pinpoint needs and recommend what works.

You’ll also run win-back campaigns — re-engaging lapsed advertisers. You’ll figure out why they left, craft compelling reactivation offers and bring them back for the long term.

What to expect

Step 1: If your application stands out you will be invited for a 20 minute telephone interview with a member of our fabulous Talent Acquisition team week commencing the 9th and 16th November.

Step 2: 1st stage interviews will be held virtually for 30-45 minutes week commencing 23rd / 30th November.

Step 3: 2nd stage interviews will be held in the office and will include a short presentation task week commencing 7th December.

Step 4: Success! You'll start with us January 11th 2027!

Qualifications

What you need to succeed

Please note for this role we need individuals available to start 11th January 2027.

To thrive in this role, you'll need a proven track record in sales or client management, showcasing your dedication to customer success. You’ll be a consultative seller with fantastic negotiation and closing skills.

Your enthusiasm for marketing and advertising will fuel your drive, and your detail-oriented yet flexible approach will ensure resilience and adaptability, and you'll possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, along with impressive presentation abilities to explain complex solutions effectively.

We’re looking for strong planning and organisational skills, coupled with proficient problem-solving capabilities. You should be able to work swiftly without compromising quality and excel at building robust client relationships. We need someone with strong digital literacy, with confident use of CRM systems, spreadsheets and presentation tools, and the ability to learn new platforms quickly.

Whilst all of this would be fantastic, we welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds, you do not need to be an expert in marketing or advertising to thrive in this role and we offer comprehensive training

If you’re looking for a new challenge and are interested in sales and advertising, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.  

Compensation: 27000 to 30000 (GBP) (YEARLY)