Limerick, Ireland
Communicorp Media is Ireland’s premier media company and the home of some of Europe’s leading commercial media brands. In Ireland we are proud to count Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Spin 103.8, Spin South West and Off the Ball as the phenomenal brands we own and love.
The company maintains some of the largest independent radio networks in Ireland, Bulgaria, and the UK and it continues to be one of the fastest growing radio networks in the world with 21 radio stations in 3 countries.
The Role
We now have an opening for an Account Manager in Spin South West, based in Limerick. In this exciting and dynamic role, the key focus is developing and selling advertising solutions for our exciting Spin South West brand and cross platform media mix, including on air, digital, online and promotions, whilst meeting monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue targets. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, driving advertising sales in the Southwest region – including Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary market area, and working closely with each brand programming and production team.
Task management and execution are also very important and include information collections, analysis and communication with internal teams and clients.
Responsibilities, skills and Qualifications
What you’ll do:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of current customers
- Maintain and grow revenue from existing client base
- Meet monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue targets as set by the Sales Director
- Meet sales KPI’s as set by the Sales Director
- Develop and manage new customer advertising and cross platform solutions
- Prepare accurate advertising contracts on behalf of the company
- Prepare various reports as required
- Complete all sales related paperwork including reports, traffic, credit applications, CRM etc.
- Adhere to all office policies, including recommended rates and packages
- Attend and completes all aspects of sales training programs
- Assist with special sales related projects that may be assigned
- Stay abreast of competitive conditions
- Consistently strive for best in class delivery
If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job:
- Target driven, month in and month out
- Tech savvy
- Brilliant organising skills so you get the most from your day.
- Good at listening and being just as good at asking questions to help clients think bigger
- Fantastic at networking – Spotting opportunities, and doing something about them.
- A self starter who keeps themselves motivated.
- Have an affinity for number crunching from forecasting your sales to counting your revenue.
- Understanding of the media marketplace
Before you apply, make sure you tick the following boxes:
- Full clean driving licence
- Experience in B2B field sales
- Experience of media sales (preferable)
What it’s like working at Communicorp Media?
Communicorp Media is Ireland’s premier media company and the home of some of Irelands leading commercial media brands. We are proud to count Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Spin 103.8, Spin South West and Off the Ball as the phenomenal brands we own and love.
At Communicorp Media we strive to be the most innovative, dynamic and best in class media outlet in Ireland. We want more people to spend more time with us. We want to talk to every person in Ireland, every single week, through one of our channels. To make this happen, our team is made up of some of the most passionate and creative people you’ll find. Working here means no two days are the same.
The work by its nature is fast paced, and it can be intense – we work really hard – but we are all here because we truly love what we do. We make sure to make lots of time for fun and we like to celebrate. There is always something happening, be it an onsite promotion, a crazy idea being tested, or a team meeting on the balcony. Happy birthday is sung here nearly every day! So whether we are focused on the latest breaking news story, researching what our listeners want, or working with our clients to create great campaigns, Communicorp Media is an inspiring and welcoming place to work.
