At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive digital advertising growth and build strong client relationships in Northwest Ireland.
- Company: Join an international media group committed to independent journalism and societal impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with a focus on creativity, insight-driven solutions, and market leadership.
- Why this job: Be the face of Mediahuis, shaping the future of digital advertising and making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for digital media.
We are an International Media Group with a commanding presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, and Luxembourg. As a publisher, we believe unconditionally in independent journalism and strong and relevant media that makes a positive contribution to people and society. With more than 30 news brands across 5 countries, we bring information to the world, provide clarity on the global agenda, and positively contribute to people and society. Our brands are at the heart of society: they inform, represent, and unify their readers. Our independent and outstanding journalism enables readers to form objective opinions on subjects which are important for themselves or society. This enables people to make informed decisions and balanced choices.
The Direct Sales Account Manager (Derry/Londonderry) is responsible for driving digital advertising growth and maximising revenue across Mediahuis Ireland’s portfolio of products and platforms. As a digital first sales leader, this role focuses on business development, strategic account management, and solution based selling to deliver measurable results for clients. Operating as the face of Mediahuis in Northwest of Ireland, you will identify and capitalise on new opportunities, nurture and grow existing client relationships, and lead with insight driven, creative advertising solutions that address real business challenges. This role demands a proactive, commercially minded individual who thrives on developing partnerships, understanding client needs, and delivering exceptional value across digital and print media channels.
Role Responsibilities (overview):
- Drive new business development across the Northwest of Ireland, identifying, qualifying, and converting opportunities that align with Mediahuis’s digital growth strategy.
- Develop creative, insight led proposals that meet client objectives and deliver measurable impact.
- Manage and grow SME clients, building deep, multi-level relationships and ensuring long-term partnership value.
- Use data and insights to demonstrate ROI and support client investment decisions.
- Design and present compelling advertising solutions, incorporating digital, print, and partnership opportunities.
- Achieve and exceed revenue targets, KPIs, and growth objectives for your region.
- Proactively research client industries, market trends, and competitive landscapes to uncover new opportunities and maintain market leadership.
- Act as a thought leader for Mediahuis digital advertising solutions, representing the brand with professionalism, credibility, and innovation.
- Ensure sales discipline and accountability through effective pipeline management and accurate forecasting via CRM.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of campaigns and high client satisfaction.
- Champion digital transformation, promoting Mediahuis’s evolving digital products and driving adoption across your client base.
Direct Sales Account Manager in Belfast employer: Mediahuis
Mediahuis is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, particularly in our Belfast office where the Marketing Executive will thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer extensive benefits such as 35 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the media landscape.
