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Account Manager, Island FM
About Us
Island FM is Guernsey’s most listened-to radio station - in fact, are the most popular station by percentage reach anywhere in the British Isles with six out of every ten people in the island tuning in every week. We’re owned by Tindle Radio, a family-owned business with media interests spanning from newspapers and websites to DAB digital multiplexes and radio stations in the Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland. We now have a rare opportunity for an Account Manager to join our team at our new broadcast centre in the heart of St Peter Port.
Main Functions Of The Role
The Account Manager holds responsibility for all revenue streams within their patch which includes media agencies and clients in the Island FM broadcast area – Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark.
Naturally curious, you’ll enjoy selling broadcast spot advertising, commercial production, sponsorship, promotions and interactive products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Account manage local advertising clients at all levels
• Happy to prospect to build a pipeline of new business alongside existing clients
• Research, write and deliver proposals to a high level
• Enthusing customers about radio and selling them the best ideas in the market
• To have expert knowledge of the competitive marketplace
• To be on top of all business and be responsible for updating of all business information
• To be an ambassador for Island FM and Tindle Radio at all times
• Achieve agreed revenue goals/targets/share and personal development goals
Skills and Abilities
• Develop strong sales arguments with the use of research (RAJAR/RadioCentre etc)
• Ability to present with confidence and develop relationships at all levels
• Ability to pull a sales presentation together
• Proven track record of sales
• Good time management
• Level-headed with an ability to think on your feet
• Numerate and computer literate
• Proactive attitude, with an ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail
• High degree of self-motivation, as well as being a positive team player
• Experience of working within a sales environment would be preferred
For the right person, we offer an excellent package including a competitive salary, company socials, pension, BUPA healthcare and uncapped commission.
Interested? Upload your CV below and we'll be in touch for an informal chat.