Full job descriptionAccount Manager
*Location: Louth, Lincolnshire
*Working Arrangement: Based entirely in the office
*Basic Salary: £25,000 a year
*Realistic First Year On Target Earnings: £40,000 or more
The BusinessOur client is an established London publishing house with a portfolio of lifestyle titles spanning luxury, travel, food and drink. Its publications connect readers with distinctive brands, destinations and experiences. Continued growth has created an opportunity to join a new office in Louth. The business is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to represent its publishing portfolio, develop valuable client relationships and contribute directly to this expansion.
This is a distinctive opportunity to build a career in London lifestyle publishing from a Lincolnshire base, with financial rewards linked to individual performance.
The RoleYour objective is to secure advertising revenue and build relationships that generate lasting commercial value. You will understand each advertiser’s objectives, present relevant advertising opportunities and manage conversations through to confirmed bookings. Alongside supplied leads, you will conduct independent research, identify potential advertisers and develop your own pipeline.
Your outreach will combine confident telephone conversations, considered email and LinkedIn communication, and professional client meetings. Working closely with the editorial team in London, you will develop a thorough understanding of the publications, their audiences and forthcoming content, bringing relevance and credibility to your proposals.
Key Responsibilities*Identify prospective advertisers and establish relationships with decision makers.
*Present advertising opportunities that reflect each client’s commercial objectives.
*Manage the sales process from initial contact through proposal, negotiation and booking.
*Develop existing accounts, secure repeat business and identify opportunities to increase advertising spend.
*Combine supplied leads with independent research and consistent outreach.
*Collaborate with the London editorial team to understand upcoming features and publishing schedules.
*Maintain an organised pipeline and take responsibility for agreed sales targets.
The IndividualWe are looking for a strong communicator with passion, drive and an engaging professional presence. Someone who enjoys sales, builds rapport naturally and brings high energy and enthusiasm to their work.
You will be an independent thinker with an entrepreneurial outlook, confident in using your initiative and taking ownership of results. You will listen carefully, recognise commercial opportunities and present your ideas persuasively.
Ambition must be matched by organisation, resilience and consistent follow through. An interest in lifestyle publishing, travel, food or luxury brands will help you develop informed and engaging client conversations.
Previous sales experience is desirable. Personality, enthusiasm and the determination to succeed will be central to the appointment.
The Opportunity and RewardThe position offers a £25,000 annual basic salary with realistic first year on target earnings of £40,000 or more.
You will represent established lifestyle publications, work closely with a London publishing team and contribute to the growth of a new office.
For an ambitious individual, this offers the opportunity to establish a reputation in lifestyle publishing, develop valuable commercial relationships and earn through sales success.