Corporate Account Manager

University Of Oxford

Cary, NC

Full Time

Mid Level

55k-77k

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are the world's largest university press that serves the academic community by partnering with institutions and learned societies to bring knowledge to students and researchers worldwide. Our mission is impact, and we re-invest in our people, publishing, and the research community. The UK corporate sales team based in Oxford helps connect clients with advertising and publishing solutions, focusing on digital products in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role involves selling digital advertising for prestigious medical journals, building relationships with advertising agencies and healthcare companies, and developing expertise in healthcare advertising.

Key Responsibilities

Meet targets through client nurturing and creative thinking
Develop a pipeline of leads and track them in SalesForce
Craft clear and impactful emails in response to client queries and for prospecting
Meet clients at international conferences and via face-to-face and Teams meetings
Work with colleagues to collate vital information for clients and ensure effective highlighting of OUP products through the media kit website
Input into developments for new digital advertising products
Acquire the expertise to become a client consultant, advising on digital methods to achieve the best results

Requirements

Previous advertising sales experience, experience working for an advertising agency or sales experience in a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to frame messages clearly and compellingly
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
Desire to hit targets and creativity to find new ways of achieving them in tough market conditions
Strong organisational skills and ability to nurture clients throughout the sales cycle
Ability to quickly develop product and market knowledge and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Willingness to travel internationally to meet clients at medical conferences, including occasional weekends

Nice to Have

Understanding of digital advertising
Knowledge of the healthcare market

Qualifications

Experience in advertising sales or related sales fields
Strong communication skills
Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel internationally

Benefits & Perks

15 days' vacation time that rises with service, 10 sick days, floating holidays, personal days, and company holidays
35-hour working week with flexibility in working hours and remote work options
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans with multiple coverage levels and high employer contribution
Employee Assistant Programs
Life insurance and disability insurance
Non-elective contribution of 7% of salary to retirement plan and a 50% match on the first 6% of employee contributions
Role is eligible for a Sales Bonus

Working at University Of Oxford

We work in a fast-paced, energetic, and collaborative way, valuing work/life balance, diversity, and employee well-being through active networks and support programs.

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