Account Director - Leading FMCG Media Portfolio

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; Brighton, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and events company is seeking an experienced Account Director to sell innovative media solutions to the FMCG market. The role, based in either London or Brighton, emphasizes a collaborative work culture with a focus on bespoke campaigns across multiple platforms including print, digital, and events. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of B2B media sales experience and a strong client-centric approach. This position offers a hybrid working model with two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience of selling b2b media content solutions.
• Experience selling media content solutions to the FMCG sector is desirable.
• Stable career history.

Responsibilities

• Sell a wide variety of digital content solutions to clients.
• Discuss solutions including webinars, reports, podcasts, and more.

Skills

Client-centric approach

Solutions-oriented sales

Strong new business experience

Account management experience

Highly articulate and engaging

Job description

Account Director - Large Media & Events Co.

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London or Brighton office (2 days a week)

Job Reference

MediaIQ-AcctDir5815

Do you have extensive experience of selling bespoke media campaigns spanning print, digital and event platforms?

Like the idea of selling client‑centric media solutions to the FMCG market?

Want to work for a collaborative and aspirational media and events company?

If yes, please read on.....

The Company

Large b2b media and events company, operating across a multitude of different sectors, is looking for an Account Director for one of their flagship brands. They have a supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture with a high staff retention rate (indicative of how well they treat their staff).

The Role of Account Director

As Digital Content Sales Manager you will be part of a new team, selling a wide variety of digital content solutions to the company's existing event and information clients. The solutions you will be discussing with clients will span webinars, reports, podcasts, videos, research, articles and more).

Requirements for this Account Director role

• 8+ years' experience of selling b2b media content solutions
• A client‑centric and solutions‑orientated approach to selling bespoke campaigns across print, digital and events
• Experience of selling media content solutions to the FMCG sector (desirable)
• Stable career historyAble to work from either a central London office OR Brighton office (2 days per week)
• Highly articulate, confident and engaging
• Strong new business and account management experience

If you feel that you fulfil the above requirements and would like to be considered, please apply.