Key Account Manager, Media Sales (Automotive) - UKi

Location: Dorking, Surrey, UK; hybrid with at least three days per week in the office

Company

International event organiser and publishing company producing specialist magazines and events for global audiences across automotive, aerospace, marine, meteorological, and logistics sectors.

What you will do

• Generate digital and print advertising revenue across two flagship automotive publications.
• Meet and exceed agreed sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new business through proactive prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline development.
• Manage existing key accounts, understand advertising goals, and deliver tailored solutions.
• Prepare high-quality proposals and client correspondence.
• Attend industry and company events for networking, lead generation, and in-person representation.

Requirements

• Experience in B2B media sales, ideally across print and digital advertising.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and close deals.
• Strong prospecting, lead research, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in an organised manner.
• Comfort with digital analytics and data-driven campaign recommendations.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or willingness to learn it quickly; interest in automotive engineering and motorsport.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment in collaborative Dorking offices.
• Opportunity to work with specialist automotive engineering and motorsport publications.
• Regular attendance at relevant industry and company events.
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available.
• Visa sponsorship is not usually offered for this role.