Account Manager – Nation Radio Scotland

Radio Advertising Account Manager - Glasgow

Nation Broadcasting is one of the UK’s most ambitious and fastest growing independent media groups in the United Kingdom. We are looking for a brilliant salesperson to join the Nation Broadcasting team as an Account Manager at Nation Radio Scotland.

The Role 

• Develop an expert knowledge of the businesses within your assigned marketplace, and developing a local contact list to grow the territory account base.
• Selling radio airtime advertising, online, sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
• Targeting an already identified potential client base and sourcing new leads.
• Understand the needs of your clients, identify the best possible marketing solutions for them.
• Achieve the weekly face to face meetings and prebook meeting KPIs, ensuring all activity is recorded accurately in CRM.
• Cold telemarketing calls to obtain face to face sales meetings with potential customers.
• Manage, nurture and provide great customer service to existing clients, making them want to grow their business with you.
• Ensure your activity meets the required levels for continued success.

The Candidate

• Previous sales experience working within a radio or digital environment preferred but not essential.
• You will be commercially and strategically aware.
• Drive, work ethic and motivation to develop new business in a competitive market.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will need the ability to negotiate at all levels.

What’s on offer

• In addition to a competitive basic salary, there is a car allowance and a generous open-ended commission scheme.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to mark.lester@nationbroadcasting.com