Account Director
Bauer Media Group
Job Description
You will be joining commercial teamrepresenting Bauer Media Audio UKs market-leading digital audio product audioXi. We know we're only as good as the sum of all parts and on that note, we're a supportive bunch so you'll have plenty of opportunity to learn from those around you.
The Difference you will make
As the Account Director you will be guiding key media agency partners across an assigned territory to invest in our market-leading digital audio product; audioXi and effectively sell Digital Audio as a medium. Your primary goal is to drive revenue by selling in the relevant product in the fast-paced digital audio market.
Your role:
Our advertising clients are absolutely central to everything we do. As an Account Director, you'll be working hard to attract and win new clients and develop our existing client portfolio. Responsibilities include:
- Contribute toaudioXi's aim of upselling digital customers to our proposition from broadcast to IP audio.
- Manage day to day sales process through from briefing to delivery.
- Proactively Sell the benefits of audio to grow share from other media channels.
- Drive Revenue by following the "Customer Strategies" to make strategic interventions and drive growth in the agency spends.
- Creating and delivering commercial output that drives take up from advertisers.
- Closely align with wider respective agency hub teams to ensure audioXi is included on all 360 Bauer partnership responses.
- Manage day to day sales process through from briefing to delivery.
- Collaborate withthe podcast counterparts within audioXi and the wider Bauer agency facing teams.
- Input into the weekly audioXi team meetings, demonstrating ability to present clear forecasting, client meeting quotas and intel into market knowledge and trends.
The Skills you will bring:
- Previous experience in a similar role with in a sales environment.
- Proven track record in achieving both personal and team revenue targets.
- Experience developing new business and creating new relationships.
- Analytical capability with an interest in researching data-driven insights.
- Proficiency in technological systems and programs.
Working Pattern/Location:
This is a hybrid role that supports a balance of working form home and our office in London (5 minutes walk from Euston Station). This will be an average of 2-3 days a week in the office.
What's in it for you
- You'll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider - Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You'll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here