About the RoleAre you looking for exciting opportunity to work in a great team, growing brands at retail and in an environment that is focused on your development? Then we would love to hear from you!
Job OpportunityThis role offers an excellent opportunity at the start of your career journey or alternatively you could be looking to return to the work environment and have previous data analysis, commercial analysis or team support experience. Your role as Circulation & Trade Marketing Account Executive will see you working within Frontline Distribution Solution’s Client Services team, supporting the Newstrade Marketing Manager with the management of publishing clients. Our services allow our clients to get their skilfully curated and beautifully created magazines into the hands of consumers across the globe, allowing people to be entertained, informed, inspired or to simply enjoy reading about their passion.
Key Accountabilities · Relationship building - develop best in class customer relationships with our publishing clients and key internal and external stakeholders. · Collaboration – work with your line manager and clients to create trade marketing plans that are activated at major retailers and independent outlets across the UK to grow sales efficiently and maximise the publisher’s trade marketing budget. · Analytical - Use data intelligently to forecast sales, review the effectiveness of trade marketing activities and provide your clients with updates on performance. · Curious – spot opportunities to turn these data insights into recommendations & actions. · Proactive - Engage with the retail sales team to ensure they are fully immersed in your clients’ brands, and they understand their strategy and objectives. · Commercial – Develop sales planning briefs to activate your magazine brands in as many outlets as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. · Presentation skills – create presentations to be used for retail and client meetings and present effectively to internal Seymour departments and publishers when necessary. · Attention to detail – accurately input retail activity into the magazine promotional booking system and keep your trade marketing plans up to date. Review and communicate distribution plans to key publisher contacts. Become a proficient user of company systems.
Essential SkillsEssential Skills · Excellent attention to detail and a proven finisher · A solid understanding of data analysis & ability to draw conclusions from data · Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (in particular MS Excel) · Strong logical approach to problem-solving · Ability to meet deadlines and manage processes efficiently · Good communication and relationship building skills
About CompanyJoin the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units—Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media—supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment. Who We Work With We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more. We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. At Gold Key Media we work closely with key venues such as four and five star hotels, airport lounges and world famous events internationally. What We Do We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retail solutions partner. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across global events, travel hubs, and hospitality venues. Who We Are Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive. Our Culture Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our I ACT values—Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust—drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment.
DE&IBring ‘You’ to the interview Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make sure that our selection processes are transparent and fair, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work with us. Therefore, if you require any adjustments to an interview process, please feel free to get in touch with the Hiring Manager who will be happy to discuss your needs in complete confidence. Curious what it’s like to work here? Visit our Frontline Group website to hear directly from our people. Please also review our Candidate Privacy Policy available on our site.
BenefitsBenefits That Work for You We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection Learning and development opportunitiesExecutive coaching and mentoring available to all Informal hybrid working Additional leave: volunteering, family-friendly, and loyalty schemes Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, PeterboroughReward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending AppPlus flexible, salary-sacrifice options:Private medical insurance Car scheme Holiday purchase scheme
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