About Bauer Media Group Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital.....
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.
We are looking for an Audio Account Director to join our Advertising Team in London. Portfolio including Havas Media and Goodstuff Agencies.
Every member of the Bauer Media advertising team from sales through to production is focused on delivering a class leading, seamless experience for our customers across every touchpoint.
It’s the Audio Account Director’s responsibility to help our key media agency partners navigate and buy into our market leading portfolio of audio brands and audiences.
Focused on Havas and Goodtuff agency territory, the main purpose of the role is to drive revenues by selling creative solutions to briefs received and proactively pitching opportunities where relevant. There is responsibility on effective airtime trading looking to influence spend outside of the trading deal parameters and upselling and increasing our digital audio revenues via Octave. The Audio Account Director will be required to build Bauer’s external reputation by ensuring that we are seen as a dynamic, collaborative, respected partner.
Our Team
The Audio Account Director reports to the Audio Group Head. They work closely with the Client Lead(s), and Creative Strategist(s) aligned to the hub to ensure the Customer Strategies and Adventure Process are implemented effectively in relation to audio. The Audio Account Director will be part of a collaborative and cohesive team working in a fun & thriving environment.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with media agencies, proven sales skills & a deep understanding of the audio market, including that of Bauer’s audio portfolio. Experience on working on a variety of S&P deals and an understanding of our creative process would be favoured.
This role requires excellent communication & collaboration, an ability to build relationships with key agency contacts & able to work in a fast-paced environment across a variety of projects. We are looking for a real team player, with a positive attitude to their work.
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Package Description
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days
- Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
- Opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
- Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
- Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
- Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
- Discounted high street vouchers