Job Description

What's the role about?:
Agency Sales Manager
Contract: Full Time
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum + up to 25% bonus opportunity (62,500 OTE)
Working: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with some flexibility available)
Location: Farringdon, London EC1R (Hybrid) - with travel to GIG Retail HQ Leeds
About the Role
At GIG Retail, we help retailers and brands connect with customers in smarter, more meaningful ways. We're on a mission to drive what's next in retail media - We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Agency Sales Manager to join our team. You'll take the lead in developing strong relationships with media agencies, specialists, and prospective clients, driving new business, and managing existing bookings from start to finish.
This is a varied, fast-paced role involving travel across London to meet clients and agencies face-to-face, alongside virtual meetings and internal collaboration. You'll play a key role in securing bookings, managing campaigns, and delivering results.
Key Responsibilities

• Source and develop new leads through LinkedIn, trade press, networking, and industry events
• Manage and grow the sales pipeline, securing new bookings each week
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, media buyers, and advertisers
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings with clients, agencies, and internal teams
• Prepare and present media plans, proposals, forecasts, and reports
• Oversee bookings and ensure all sales documentation is accurate and up to date
• Conduct post-campaign analysis and deliver results to clients
• Work with the Prospect & Proposition team to identify and develop new media assets
• Keep up to date with industry and market news to identify fresh opportunities
• Collaborate closely with the Insights team to inform sales strategy
• Attend conferences, networking events, store visits, and brand days as required

About You
You'll be a confident communicator with a proven track record in agency sales or media sales. You excel at building rapport, spotting opportunities, and driving results in a target-driven environment.
Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sales within media, advertising, or retail environments
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with CRM tools and reporting systems
• Willingness to travel regularly across London
• Proactive approach to networking and relationship-building

Why GIG?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 4 wellbeing half days and your birthday off
• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Vibrant agency environment with regular social and wellbeing activities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycling to work scheme
• Income protection, Death in Service and Pension Scheme.
• Employee Discounts

We're a team of thinkers, doers, challengers, and collaborators.
You'll join a supportive, down-to-earth team where your voice counts, your ideas matter, and your growth is part of our plan.
Apply now and be part of shaping the future of retail media at GIG. More about us...:
About GIG
We are a tight-knit team of Retail Media Experts specialising in developing and managing top-performing retail media networks for some of the world's largest retailers. With our expertise and proven track record, we know what it takes to drive success in retail media.
Our culture is one of inclusivity, creativity and positivity and we believe that happy employees lead to happy clients. With a supportive team and a focus on work-life balance, we have a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment. Our IMPACT values are an intrinsic part of who we are (Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at Heart, Accountability, Customer Centric and Teamwork). Our "Culture Club" shines a light on 5 key areas that we believe make GIG Retail a standout place to work - charity, sustainability, mental health & wellness, EDI and social events. We are certified as a Great Place to Work.
We are expanding our team and have several exciting opportunities.
If you are looking for a great team and a great company to work for apply now. .:
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