Account Manager - Ad Sales

Initial 6 month contract to start immediately. Office based 3-4 days a week (1-2 days wfh).For this role it's essential that candidates are available to start immediately and must have experience of using Google Ad ManagerA great opportunity for an experienced Ad Sales Account Manager to join a global media network / broadcaster.This role sits within the EMEA ad sales and operations team, specialising in branded content across global media platforms. This role is ideal for candidates with advertising experience seeking growth in media planning, account management, and ad operations.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning and managing advertising campaigns and a solid understanding of the ad-serving and trafficking process.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-sale guidance, technical requirements, and strategic planning for digital advertising.
• Collaborate with Sales and buyers to optimise media plans and maximise revenue.
• Oversee asset collection, quality control, and campaign implementation.
• Manage campaign execution, reporting, creative swaps, and client requests.
• Work with Technology, Product, and Sales teams to troubleshoot and launch campaigns.
• Track key metrics and optimise campaign performance.
• Ensure full revenue delivery and accurate invoicing.
• Deliver high-quality client support throughout all campaign phases.
• Develop case studies, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and support EMEA Sales teams.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors.

Ideal experience -

• 4+ years in advertising/marketing agency or vendor roles
• Experience managing diverse clients and agencies
• Knowledge of media planning and multi-platform campaigns, especially branded content distribution
• Basic proficiency in campaign management and ad-serving systems (Operative1, Google Ad Manager, Salesforce preferred)
• Understanding of ad tech across websites, apps, and social media, with hands-on buy/sell-side experience
• Proven track record in launching and executing digital ad campaigns
• Strong grasp of the EMEA digital marketplace, particularly video and display advertising
• Experience with multinational corporations and complex stakeholder networks is a plus, along with a passion for our brands

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.