12-month fixed term maternity cover

Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £33-35,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus commission

Start date: From July 2026

Location: Hybrid or remote (with a monthly in person team meeting at our central Brighton office)

Who are we?

At The Student Room Group, we’re proud to be the largest, most vibrant online student community. Every day, millions of students turn to us for trusted advice, fresh insights, and much-needed support, whether they’re navigating coursework, choosing a university, or figuring out what’s next in life. That puts us in a unique position: we get to connect switched-on young people actively seeking answers with the educators and employers who can truly make a difference. By bridging these worlds, we spark meaningful connections that help shape brighter futures.

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and relationship-focused Account Manager to join our sales team on a fixed term maternity cover contract.

In this role, you will play a key part in managing and developing a portfolio of clients within the education and commercial sectors, helping them connect meaningfully with The Student Room’s audience. You will be responsible for developing strong client relationships, delivering effective campaigns, and identifying opportunities whilst maintaining clear focus on driving revenue growth forward through renewals and new business. Our products combine advertising, social engagement and insight to help organisations connect with our student audience.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business and report into the Head of University Accounts, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing sales function.

This is an interesting, varied and fast-paced role. If you enjoy building relationships, really understanding client needs and delivering tangible results, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Account Manager, you will:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of client accounts, building strong, long-term relationships
• Identify growth opportunities through renewals, upselling and new business activity whilst being passionate about our products
• Monitor and meet revenue and KPI targets, reporting regularly to your manager
• Develop and deliver engaging, effective sales presentations and proposals in writing, online and face-to-face that provide a clear message to all existing and prospective clients
• Develop clear territory and account plans, including client development goals
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of client campaigns
• Ensure all CRM, pipeline and sales activity log requirements are completed efficiently and thoroughly
• Share client and market insights to support internal stakeholders

About you

This role would suit someone who: 

• Has experience in a client-facing sales or account management role
• Is confident and experienced in working to targets and KPIs
• Builds strong relationships and can connect and understand different types of people
• Communicates clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders both face to face, in writing and through delivery of effective presentations.
• Is organised, proactive and able to successfully manage multiple priorities
• Is motivated, resilient and tenacious, with the ability to stay motivated and focused despite setbacks or rejection
• Is naturally curious, asking insightful questions to uncover client needs and identify opportunities
• Has a strong desire to learn and improve, proactively developing their sales skills and market knowledge

Whilst you don’t need to meet every requirement to apply, it would be great if you also have:

• Experience in digital, media or online advertising sales
• Experience working with clients in the education sector
• A degree or equivalent qualification

Working at The Student Room

Everything we do is about supporting young people to make informed decisions about their future, and we help organisations connect with them in meaningful ways.

We’re proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive culture. We care about wellbeing, work–life balance and creating a place where people feel they belong.

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• The opportunity to earn uncapped monthly commission
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Group life insurance (3x salary)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dog‑friendly office

Our recruitment process

Our recruitment process is designed to be clear, friendly and respectful of your time.

The process will involve:

• Stage one: An initial interview to get to know you and find out more about your experience
• Stage two: A second interview, which may include a short task, presentation or discussion related to the role

Applications will be reviewed ASAP, so please don’t delay in applying. 

We expect first stage interviews to take place in early June, second stage interviews in mid June, with a view to the role starting in July. We will keep you updated throughout the process and let you know what to expect at each stage.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know, we are happy to support you.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application via the link below: 

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/account-manager-46638

The Student Room is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. We are committed to supporting a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.