Account Director - Leading media and events company (healthcare portfolio)

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable media corporation is seeking an Account Director to drive sales for its healthcare-focused digital and event solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of B2B sales experience, a client-oriented approach, and a history of successfully growing accounts in competitive markets. This role requires resilience and the ability to engage with professional service clients effectively, targeting the NHS and contributing to tailored sponsorship campaigns. You will thrive in a vibrant environment where your efforts directly influence success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years b2b multiplatform advertising and event sponsorship sales experience.
• Experience of selling bespoke media solutions.
• Knowledge of the UK NHS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Selling digital advertising/content solutions and bespoke event sponsorship.
• Building tailored packages to meet client's objectives.
• Combining new business development and account growth.

Skills

Client-centric approach

Sales experience

New business development

Resilience

Articulation

Job description

Account Director - Leading media and events company (healthcare portfolio)

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London (2-3 days a week)

Up to £55k basic plus uncapped commission (£25k likely)

Job Reference

Media IQ-Health3012

Do you have 6+ years experience of selling bespoke b2b advertising and event sponsorship solutions?

Are you naturally driven and highly resilient?

Like the idea of selling a diverse portfolio of digital and event solutions to professional services businesses?

If yes, please read on...

The Company

A large media corporation with a wide selection of market leading brands and a vibrant work environment, seeks an Account Director to sell across their flagship portfolio!

The company boasts a trusting and client-centric approach to building bespoke advertising and sponsorship solutions.

The Role of Account Director

As Account Director you will be selling digital advertising/content solutions and bespoke event sponsorship to management consultancies, law firms, legal consultancies and other general consultancies who are looking to target the NHS. You will be representing a leading brand in the healthcare marketplace and will take a client-centric approach to sales, building bespoke digital and event sponsorship packages to suit your client's specific objectives.

Digital solutions cover a mix of display advertising, sponsored content, white papers, webinars etc and from an events perspective you will be selling sponsorship around 11 existing events (awards, conferences, seminars etc) as well as selling client-specific bespoke events (roundtables and such like).

The role is a combination of new business development and account growth, so you will be someone who had a legacy of delivering new revenue.

Requirements for Account Director position

• 6+ years b2b multiplatform advertising and event sponsorship sales experience
• Client-centric approach to selling advertising and event sponsorship solutions
• Experience of selling bespoke media solutions
• Strong new business legacy
• High level of articulation and confidence
• Naturally resilient and driven (the clients can be tough at times)
• High level of maturity
• Knowledge of the UK NHS would be an advantage
• Experience of selling to professional services companies
• Stable career history

If you tick the above boxes please apply. Please note that due to high response rates we will only be able to contact shorlisted applicants.