Agency Sales Manager

What's the role about?

Agency Sales Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + up to 25% bonus opportunity

Working: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with some flexibility available)

Location: Farringdon, London EC1R 3AU
(Hybrid)

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 - and we’re looking for an Agency Sales Manager to help us do it.

If you’re commercially minded, relationship-driven, and have a nose for new business, this could be your next big move;
Let’s grow retail media together.

The Role:
What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be at the forefront of our media sales activity, working with Media Agencies, OOH specialists, and direct clients to deliver commercially powerful campaigns.

• Drive sales: Uncover and convert endemic and non-endemic opportunities through agency and client relationships, as well as supplier support.
• Lead from the front: Build trust and credibility as the face of GIG at events, networking meet‑ups, and pitch meetings.
• Plan and deliver campaigns: Shape campaign briefs using insight and performance data. Work with internal teams (Creative, Ops, Insight) to bring them to life.
• Use insight to influence: Turn data into action with support from our reporting team to develop compelling case studies and stories for future sales.
• Own your numbers: Forecast, track pipeline, and report performance, always with a commercial lens.
• Mentor and support: Coach and inspire others to grow their confidence, media know-how, and sales ability.

What You'll Bring To

The Role:

We want someone who knows how to build relationships, spot opportunities, and confidently challenge thinking to make work better.

• Proven track record in media sales, client/account management, or retail marketing
• Confident communicator with great relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable with forecasting, planning, and delivering results
• Curious mindset – you ask “why?” and “what’s next?”
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
• Strong understanding of media planning principles and campaign performance metrics
• Knowledge of the Out Of Home (OHH), retail, or retail media industry
• Existing relationships with Media Agencies or OOH specialists
• Confidence in cold outreach and growing your network

Why GIG?

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.

What We offer:

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 4 "joker" 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. 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. We are typically based 2 days a week in our Leeds or London head office, with 3 days either working from home or visiting our clients.