Account Manager

Do you see this as a fantastic opportunity to work in a changing environment at Sweden's leading media house with brands such as Expressen, Dagens Nyheter, Dagens industri, and more? Do you have experience in sales and long-term customer relationships, and a strong drive to deliver business? Then you should apply for the position of Account Manager with us.

About us

Bonnier News Sales strives to be the market's most attractive business partner. With us, you will work in an engaging environment and learn to create and sell innovative concepts and advertising solutions for some of the most well-known brands in the media industry, such as Expressen and Dagens Industri. We believe in growing together – as colleagues, partners, and individuals. Here, personal initiatives, accountability, and open dialogue are encouraged. We value an inclusive work environment where different perspectives are taken into account and where everyone has the opportunity to develop and contribute to our collective success.

About the role

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for the entire sales process. You are driven by developing your customers and achieving your financial goals. You will primarily work with existing customers and engage in proactive sales towards companies, from prospecting, booking meetings to physical meetings and contracting. While you have significant personal responsibility, you are part of a team where we help and support each other. We believe in sharing knowledge, celebrating successes together, and solving challenges collectively.

Your main responsibilities include

Conducting sales against specified sales targets.
Developing Bonnier News' business across all channels, with a focus on digital.
Participating in and driving marketing activities.
Building long-term customer relationships with existing clients.
Prospecting and developing potential business opportunities and finding new customers.
Independently planning, booking, and conducting your own customer meetings primarily in GGVV municipalities, Höglandet, and parts of Kronoberg.
Continuously working in CRM tools.

Who are you?

You are a person with strong drive and high energy who is social, outgoing, and enjoys making new contacts. You appreciate competition and are driven by high goals while taking initiative and thriving in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on sales. You have a digital focus and a keen interest in everything related to the digital world.

Qualifications:

You are accustomed to being responsible for timelines, budgets, and leading customer meetings.
We prefer that you have good relationships with the business community.
At least 3 years of experience in B2B sales or a similar role with good results.
You are used to working in a structured and independent manner throughout the sales process based on given frameworks and regulations, as well as having your own budget responsibility.
You have good knowledge of planning and implementing marketing plans/strategies.
You are comfortable having meetings with clients and also being in the spotlight at events.
You have a B driver's license and access to your own car.

Additional information

The position is a permanent employment starting with a 6-month probation period.

You will belong to Bonnier News Sales Värnamo/Höglandet. You report to Hans Thomson, Sales Manager, and together we sit in newly renovated fresh offices in Värnamo, with the possibility of also starting from another location in the region. At Bonnier News, you will have access to benefits such as a generous wellness allowance of 5000 SEK, discounts, free subscriptions to our news, and extra compensation during parental leave. We also offer a good pension solution within ITP according to our collective agreement.

To learn more about our recruitment process, click here!

About Bonnier News

As the largest media company in the Nordics, operating in 13 countries, we help citizens and organizations function in a democratic society. Our journalists report, investigate, and tell stories about the issues of our time. We inspire and create business through meetings, products, and services. All of us who work here, from the journalist in the north to the tech developer in the south, contribute different perspectives so that we can fulfill our mission and advance the free word. Together.

With brands like Dagens Nyheter, Expressen, and Dagens industri, we reach millions of readers and users every day. Through Bonnier News Locals' many titles, we also have a strong local engagement across the country - from Sydsvenskan in Skåne to Östersunds-Posten in Jämtland. In addition, we also publish industry-specific newspapers such as Dagens Media, Resumé, Dagens medicin, and Fastighetsnytt, as well as a range of lifestyle magazines like Damernas Värld, Sköna Hem, Teknikens Värld, and Allt om Mat.

We also have a significant logistics and distribution business that we gather under the Bonway umbrella. By 2024, we will reach nearly a third of all households in Sweden.

By constantly driving digital development forward, we are always reaching further – as an employee with us, you can influence the direction. We strive to find talented employees who broaden our perspectives and help us contribute to a more inclusive society. We hope that you also want to contribute to this!