Agency Partnership Manager

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Job reference 324484
Agency Partnership Manager
Competitive salary plus £4200 car allowance or £3700 cash equivalent, full family healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates
Permanent, Full time

This is a Hybrid Working role with a requirement to attend our London Farringdon office on a regular basis, with flexibility required in line with business needs

Direct mail combines creativity and commercial focus to powerful effect. It engages consumers, builds relationships, and boosts the bottom line for businesses. Marketreach is the Marketing body for mail and works with brands and agencies to promote and prove how mail can work its magic.

Reporting into the Head of Specialist Sales, you will work with Advertising / Media Agencies to expand Direct Mail Media market presence within the Advertising Agency Sector.You will build awareness and relationships with advertising agencies and Marketreach, encouraging active use of our expertise in Mail Media. You will identify break through opportunities with brand teams. You will improve knowledge of Direct Mail Media within the Sector with the ultimate aim of increasing RMGs share of the advertising media market to retain and grow volumes in the overall Letters Market.

About the role
• Responsible for building, developing and managing strong long-term relationships with Advertising Agencies, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for Royal Mail Marketreach.
• You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth in our channels and ensuring client satisfaction
• You will develop new and growth opportunities by presenting the case in favour of mail and our media solutions to advertising agencies
• Position Royal Mail Marketreach as a thought leader by delivering tailored learning sessions, insights, and facilitating training to agencies
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet and exceed KPI targets
• Create and deliver compelling presentations, pitches and proposals to Advertising / Media Agencies
• Stay updated with industry trends and market conditions to identify opportunities for business growth
• Work very closely with internal teams including The Letter Specialist Team, Planning, Marketing and Channel Development
• Both respond and manage response to ‘Client Briefs’ by self-producing, working with the Letter Specialist Portfolio and New Business Account owners and with the Media and Data Planning Teams
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline status, using Salesforce and by providing regular reports to management

About you
To truly excel in role, you will possess the necessary skills and experience listed below –
• Strong understanding of the advertising and media landscape and the needs and priorities of advertising agencies
• Proven experience in Media Sales with a track record in managing agency relationships. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience
• Excellent knowledge of all media with working knowledge of Direct Mail and how it would fit into a balanced media strategy
• Exceptional communication, presentation & pitching skills, both verbal and written
• Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven mindset and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent networking skills with relevant established agency network both face to face and via social media
• Ability and experience in building and maintain relationships with clients at all levels
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, with a growth-oriented mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

•Family friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
•Discounts and offers – there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
•Supportive and generous company sick pay
•Your Wellbeing -you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
*Available only to perm employees

Next Steps

The first stage of the selection process will be an interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions. We plan to hold these via Teams on or around 10th June.

Trust forms the foundation of everything we do in Royal Mail. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview. We want to give you the opportunity to shine. To enable you to do this, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. Royal Mail Group values both trust, and our people.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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