Overview
GIG Retail Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom
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Role: Agency Sales Manager
Contract: Full Time
Location: Remote - with frequent travel to London
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + up to 25% bonus opportunity (OTE £62,500)
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 lead in developing strong relationships with media agencies, specialists, and prospective clients, drive new business, and manage 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
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. Our culture focuses on inclusivity, creativity and positivity, with a focus on work-life balance. Our IMPACT values are Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at Heart, Accountability, Customer Centric and Teamwork. We are certified as a Great Place to Work.
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