KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
FARMERS WEEKLY
Are you ready to cultivate a thriving career in the heart of the agricultural industry?
Farmers Weekly, part of MA Agriculture (a division of the Mark Allen Group), is the market-leading brand that delivers actionable insights, advice, opinions, and services to farmers and the agricultural supply chain. We are looking for a dynamic Key Account Manager to join our team and drive our growth to new heights.
Why Join Farmers Weekly?
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Innovative Impact: You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture by working with diverse clients, from agronomy businesses and machinery manufacturers to universities and major food distributors.
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Exciting Challenges: Whether over the phone or face-to-face, you’ll develop and nurture client relationships, opening doors to new business opportunities and driving revenue growth.
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Comprehensive Portfolio: Sell across a vast array of solutions, including Display Multimedia, FW Awards, Special Projects, and Events, tailoring bespoke solutions to meet your clients' needs.
What’s in it for You?
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Generous Rewards: Benefit from an uncapped 30% bonus scheme, regular incentives, and a supportive environment that celebrates your success and a salary of circa £45,000 (DOE)
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Professional Development: Receive ongoing coaching and support, ensuring you’re equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel.
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays, 2 additional paid Charity Days, and a paid birthday day off!
Your Role at a Glance
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Client-Centric Selling: Understand and challenge customer requirements to help them achieve their business objectives through value-based selling.
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Diverse Sales Channels: Engage clients through telephone activity and face-to-face meetings, maximizing new business spend across various Farmers Weekly packages and products.
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Strategic Expertise: Work as a knowledgeable expert in a specific agricultural sector, sharing insights with the business and your customers.
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Growth Opportunities: Identify and capitalise on growth areas and opportunities for our target advertisers, driving profitable commercial relationships.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven Sales Success: A track record of effective selling by understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions.
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Multi-Media and Events Experience: Previous experience in this area is beneficial but not essential.
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Proactive Attitude: A keen appetite to chase and win new business, coupled with confidence and credibility in face-to-face situations.
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Excellent Communication: Strong organisational skills, the ability to build strategic partnerships, and results-focused mindset.
Perks and Benefits
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Comprehensive Training: Ongoing support to develop your skills and help you succeed.
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Generous Holidays: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, 1 paid Charity Days, and your birthday day off.
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Pension Scheme: Contributory pension to secure your future.
Join Us and Make a Difference
This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of one of the largest industries in the UK and grow your sales career. You will join an experienced media sales team and play an integral role in our growth. While this role can be remote-based, there will be a requirement to be in our Sutton, Surrey office at least once a month.
PLEASE NOTE - All applicants must demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for the foreseeable future.
We positively celebrate Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at the Mark Allen. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our company stronger. Embrace your strengths, we do! If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every listed bullet point. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles in our business.
Mark Allen has seven divisions: MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Dentistry Media, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, and MA Healthcare with 550 employees across 7 offices.
Content is key to everything that we do, be it across print, digital, content or events. Our ever-expanding business has rapidly grown from its humble beginnings in 1985 and we’re only just getting started....
Are you ready to harvest your potential with Farmers Weekly? Apply now