Ad Sales Account Manager

Job Requisition

Job Closing Date: 24th September 2026

London, G , W12 7FA

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

LOCATION:

London , TVC, approximately 2 days in office

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £42,000 - £48,000 on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,441 and 25% bonus OTE.The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world. BBC Studios Digital don't just reach audiences - we move them. As an award-winning department, we cultivate and amplify fandoms behind some of the world's most iconic franchises, including Bluey, BBC Earth, Doctor Who, and Gen-Z comedy channel Funny Parts.

We run over 90 channels generating 15 billion views each year, encouraging audiences to watch wherever and whenever they choose.

As the UK Ad Sales Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by selling digital and branded content advertising solutions to agencies and advertisers across the UK. You will leverage existing industry relationships, identify new business opportunities, and deliver substantial digital advertising revenues while championing the BBC Studios sales proposition. This role will suit a self-starter who wants to play a leading role in selling the BBC Studios Sales offering.

BBC Studios Digital Brands is a creative powerhouse of world class content. Built on everything that makes the BBC brilliant, BBC Studios curates, commissions and creates world class digital content that drives dedicated fandoms across the globe.

With trusted brands such as Bluey, BBC Earth, Top Gear and Doctor Who, the business is driving forward with a new era of unskippable content. Powered by over 90 channels across major social platforms, BBC Studios Digital Brands combines global reach with the trust and consistency of BBC brands.

• Supporting in growing BBC Studios social advertising revenues via You Tube Partner Sales and Branded Content offering.
• Drive digital advertising revenues from both UK and global clients.
• Help implement the commercial strategy for the BBC Studios digital advertising offering.
• Target agencies and clients to buy digital advertising or branded content deals directly from BBC Studios.
• Manage your sales pipeline and report your progress weekly to the Account Director, Digital Advertising.
• Take responsibility for selling BBC Studios digital advertising, social sponsorship packages and branded content deals to UK media agencies and clients
• Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Ensure all advertising campaigns adhere to BBC Studios Advertising Guidelines.
• Work with the Ad Ops and Planning teams in successful delivery and measurement of all campaigns.
• Contribute to the Digital AVOD commercial strategy across BBC Group.
• Support the wider digital team in identifying new revenue opportunities on all platforms.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

• A successful track record in selling digital advertising for a media owner.
• Experience in selling branded content media packages tailored to a brands brief.
• Good knowledge of the digital advertising market and all social trading metrics, specifically You Tube.
• Strong contacts at UK media agencies / clients responsible for buying digital advertising including social, digital, AV trading & partnership teams.
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Ad Manager.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Digital AVOD sector, platforms and BBC competitors.

• Knowledge of Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Regulations.

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