Regional Digital Lead at Reach plc

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Sales, Business Development, Consultative Selling, Pipeline Growth, Digital Advertising, Ad Serving Tech, Reporting Tools, Trading Platforms, Commercial Acumen, Analytical Acumen, Data-Driven Revenue Optimisation, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Strategic Recommendations, Client Relationship Management, Market Insight

Industry

technology;Information and Media

Description

Company Description About us Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love. Your story, with Reach As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow. About this role Looking for a strategic digital sales role with real autonomy? We’re hiring a Regional Digital Lead to cover a major patch and welcome applicants based anywhere from Birmingham up to Scotland. If you enjoy travelling and want to make a visible impact within a high‑performing team, this could be your next move. You’ll lead our shift to a digital‑first advertising model, shaping and delivering the digital commercial strategy. That means designing and executing acquisition, retention and reactivation plans, opening up new revenue streams and winning new business in a role created to drive growth. Working closely with agency and direct sales leads, you’ll co‑create quarterly plans, become the go‑to expert on our portfolio, and role model inclusive, change positive leadership to hit transformation targets such as lower churn and faster acquisition. You’ll own new digital revenue across programmatic and direct channels through innovative, data‑led selling. You’ll build, manage and retain senior client and partner relationships, and use analytics and market insight for weekly forecasting and reporting, turning feedback and campaign performance into trends and clear proposition development. What you need to succeed We are seeking a digital expert with a proven history of success in sales and business development. You will be able to deliver significant revenue via sales operations; consultative selling, pipeline growth and closing high value opportunities across multiple product lines. We’re seeking individuals with recognised digital subject matter expertise, you’ll possess deep knowledge of digital advertising and national/regional press, and will be proficient with ad serving tech, reporting tools and trading platforms. It is essential that you possess commercial and analytical acumen, you’ll focus on data‑driven revenue optimisation, accurate forecasting & reporting, trend analysis and strategic recommendations. How we'll look after you We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including: A healthy bonus structure & car allowance Flexible hybrid working, we have hubs across the country that you will be able to work from when you wish. 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to. An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart. Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!) Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice. Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application. A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments. Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice. Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products. Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology. Additional Information Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

Lead the shift to a digital-first advertising model and shape the digital commercial strategy. Design and execute acquisition, retention, and reactivation plans to drive growth and open new revenue streams.