Sales Specialist Manager

Location: London, UK (Hybrid: 3 days in-office)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (8-10 years)
Sector: Digital Advertising/Media/Retail

The Opportunity

We are looking for a strategic and commercially-minded Product Specialist/Sales Specailist Manager to join one of the world's leading technology platforms. This is a high-visibility, 12-month maternity cover role focused on driving video advertising growth within the UK's most prestigious retail accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales: Refine and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies for the UK market, focusing on a high-priority portfolio of retail clients.
• Expert Pitching: Build and deliver compelling narratives to C-suite stakeholders, showcasing the unique value proposition of our video and brand solutions.
• Revenue Growth: Partner with internal account teams to expand "wallet share" and shift budgets from traditional TV/AV toward digital video.
• Product Advocacy: Act as a thought leader on the latest video features and ad formats, educating both internal teams and external agency partners.
• Consultative Insights: Use data-driven deep dives to provide tactical recommendations that solve complex business challenges for major retailers.

What We're Looking For

• Media Landscape Expertise: 8-10 years of experience within TV, Social Video, Digital, or Programmatic media.
• The "Agency DNA": Ideally, you come from a Media Agency background (eg, AV Manager, Business Director, or Commerce Planner) or a similar role at a major tech platform.
• Commercial Polish: Proven experience in client-facing roles with a track record of pitching and closing high-value branding agreements.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience working with the Retail sector is highly advantageous.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and navigate a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Role Details

• Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover).
• Schedule: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in-office; Monday/Friday remote).
• Start Date: Mid-April (Urgent hire).

Apply: If you are interested then please apply or share your updated CV with your availability and I will give you a call back to discuss the role further.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.