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Category:	Sales / Business Development	Recruiter Reference:	SR1103
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Job Title: Account Manager - Advertising
Location: Pocklington
Sector: Sales
Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00 - £28,000.00 (Realistic OTE: £40,000)

Sutton Recruitment are accepting applications for an enthusiastic Account Manager with experience in advertising to join a well-established company who began business 25 years ago.

The client, a local publication and online directory who offer local businesses the opportunity to advertise their products and services in a cost-effective manner.

As a business, they are continually growing both our readership and client base and have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality.

The Account Manager - Advertising role offers an attractive starting salary, an open ended bonus structure and on successful completion of probation the opportunity to work in a hybrid model.
You will be joining a flexible and friendly company that ensures a great work/life balance is received.

The Role;

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Advertising Account Manager to join the team to grow and develop our portfolio of local directories.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining the profitability of the titles by hitting monthly targets, acquiring new businesses, and developing the products to ensure their full potential is reached.

Customer management, dealing with local businesses (both over the phone and in person), lead sourcing and product planning also form important parts of this challenging role ¬– all the while ensuring you’re offering a positive customer experience throughout.

Key Responsibilities of the Account Manager role;

• Lead sourcing to generate new customers and hit new business targets.
• Managing the current new customer database efficiently and effectively.
• Manage print products to ensure they hit targets and realise their full potential.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and current spend.
• Suggest, develop and carry out actions to improve sales performance and identify new opportunities for increased revenue.
• Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.
• Maintain company customer services standards across the business.

Key Attributes;

• Background in telephone sales and, preferably, advertising.
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to accurately report opportunities, sales and results.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
• Solid business acumen and the ability to problem solve.


Additional Information;
Due to the business location, travel is required so a full EU driving licence and own vehicle is required to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
A company car is available for any business travel required.

Sutton Recruitment Limited offer a professional and personal service within recruitment. Our experienced consultants work closely with both candidates & clients to ensure the best possible outcome.
If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, please do get in contact with us.
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Sutton Recruitment Limited who operate as an Employment Business. Sutton Recruitment Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.