Agency Business Manager - Studio

Reach Solutions is recruiting for an agency business manager to join our award-winning Reach Studio. We are looking for a first-rate media sales person who is able to give us an unfair advantage in winning content partnership briefs. This role is looking after the Group M patch, so connections with and experience of working with these agencies would be an advantage. Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines, and newspapers The Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, Liverpool Echo, MyLondon, Birmingham Live and the Manchester Evening News. Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. Job Description At Reach Solutions we play a crucial part in delivering the commercial performance of the business. Our customer value strategy and acclaimed editorial and content teams ensure that our audience is at the heart of everything we do. Reach Studio is our new multimedia content hub, bringing together editorial and commercial talent that delivers award-winning content partnerships for clients, with a particular focus on AV (video and podcasts). Duties include: Increasing number of briefs Increasing conversion rates on pitches Improving the quality of briefs from effective agency relationships Developing proactive opportunities Selling in work that transforms our reputation Collaborate with and support all areas of our business to drive revenues and profitability Ensure a high industry profile of Reach Solutions Invention team within the UK media marketplace Create & implement commercial media plans that bring creative ideas to life Uphold Reach\’s policy around diversity and inclusion and work to ensure our values around non-discrimination are upheld in everything we publish Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a media owner or media agency environment, with a proven track record in sales strategy and revenue growth. Numerical & Commercial Acumen: Highly numerate with excellent commercial thinking skills, able to identify revenue opportunities and accurately report performance. Industry Relationships: Strong profile in the media industry with established, influential relationships across agency planning and content teams. Experience with Group M is advantageous. Communication Skills: Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, building robust networks of internal stakeholder relationships. Cultural Advocacy: An advocate for Reach Solutions’ principles and behaviors, embodying values such as Collaboration, Imagination, Determination, Excellence & Professionalism. Personality & Influence: High-impact, engaging personality with the energy and drive to effect change and influence outcomes at a fast pace. Marketplace Knowledge: Strong understanding of the branded content marketplace, as well as Digital, National, and Regional Press media within the Reach portfolio. Media Landscape Understanding: Good understanding of how Reach products fit into the wider UK media marketplace. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Uphold Reach’s policy on diversity and inclusion, ensuring non-discrimination values are reflected in all activities. Additional Information What can we offer you? We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including; Help saving for your retirement: join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6% 25 days’ holiday per year when you join: After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme Giving back day: an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart Enhanced family leave: including maternity, paternity and adoption – and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment Private Healthcare Cash Plan: free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers: everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive Wellbeing support: including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest Awesome career opportunities: you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes We are also a member of the 30% Club , a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr