Trading Executive (12 Months FTC)

Bauer Media Outdoor is one of the leading Out of Home media owners, with more than 33,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 600 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK. 

At Bauer Media, we are committed to Creating the Future of Media. We’re at the forefront of the change in our industry, making innovative use of technology and realising the potential of Out of Home media.  

We’re looking for an individual to kickstart their Out of Home media career as a Trading Executive on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you’ll learn all aspects of our business before taking on client-specific commercial responsibilities.

About the role

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a brilliant stepping stone into the world of Out of Home advertising. As a Trading Executive, you’ll join our fast-paced and collaborative Trading Team, where no two days are the same. From day one, you'll get stuck into a variety of tasks that will build your knowledge of our systems, products, and client needs.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands and specialist agencies in the industry. You’ll quickly take ownership of client relationships, using your commercial insight to create tailored, impactful solutions. While you’ll respond to briefs, you’ll also be encouraged to think proactively, championing Bauer Media’s offering and helping shape client strategies for both short-term wins and long-term success.

If you’re curious, commercially minded, and ready to kickstart your career in media, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and maintain relationships with aligned Specialists,
• Respond promptly and accurately to briefs
• Question client requirements and prepare briefs that accurately reflect their needs
• Seek opportunities to proactively educate and inspire customers both over the phone and face to face
• Align clients need and requirements to BMO’s offering taking advantage of all data and insight
• Demonstrate smart negotiation skills making use of all internal resources
• Efficiently use all internal systems to accurately record and manage bookings
• Build outstanding knowledge of the Bauer Media Outdoor product portfolio, it’s pricing and packaging
• You'll work with multiple internal stakeholders to build your understanding of our business and establish shared sales strategies
• Understand current availability and proactively sell more exposed formats.
• Work to exceed Specialist targets through selling, upselling, and cross selling products Specialists

What we are looking for

• A task driven, numerical individual who gains satisfaction from brilliantly servicing clients in order to maximise sales revenue
• A customer focused individual with excellent communication
• Someone who enjoys developing new relationships into strong commercial ties
• An analytical mindset able to draw conclusions from data
• You should enjoy swift and efficient solution building
• Someone who is comfortable delivering at pace and working in a commercial environment
• A high level of self-motivation coupled with the ability to plan and manage multiple briefs simultaneously
• A proactive team player, working towards team and business goals

What’s in it for you

• Salary of £28,000 per annum
• Flexible working (this typically looks like- 3 days in the office Tuesday to Thursday, working from home Monday and Friday) and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance
• Enjoy 33 paid holidays, including those well need bank holidays!
• Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8%
• Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme + Enjoy travel/season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back!

At Bauer Media Outdoor, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media, we'd love to hear from you.

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