Account Manager / New Media Sales
Top 100 company and market leader in the publishing and information sectorsRESPONSIBILITIESPrimarily responsible for the sale of advertising space on the internet within a specific region; specifically targeted advertising on a specialist B2B product (Kellysearch.com). Through effective networking directed business directly to client web sites.Liaised directly with clients, worked through a consultative process on achieving the most from a web site; providing high standards in customer service.Identifying specific requirements, demonstrating and selling benefits of all products and services available.Built and maintained excellent working relationships with all clients in region.Adopting a proactive approach in the achievement of both financial and KPI targets.Carried out a number of cold calls with a view to maximising all business potential in the region.Required to record and monitor all business activity, identifying and implementing strategies for improvement, including ongoing monitoring of competitor products and services.Key AchievementsRecognised as the most successful New Business Salesman within the company and awarded sales person of the year for 2008, 2009.