Account Director (marketing solutions) - leading financial portfolio

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A large media corporation in London is seeking an experienced Account Director to sell marketing solutions across their financial portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in B2B marketing solutions, ideally with exposure to the finance sector. Responsibilities include managing key accounts, sourcing new business, and mentoring team members. Competitive salary of £50k plus uncapped commission is offered, in a dynamic and consultative sales environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in marketing solutions.
• Experience in selling into the finance sector (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Sell creative and display advertising campaigns to direct clients and agencies.
• Manage key accounts and source new business for the portfolio.
• Mentor 8 team members within the sales environment.

Skills

Consultative approach to selling

Driven, hungry and outgoing

Proven track record of meeting sales targets

Job description

Account Director (marketing solutions) – leading financial portfolio

Job Sector

Permanent

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

£50k basic salary plus uncapped commission

Job Reference

Media IQ – LH/NA67

Account Director (marketing solutions) – market leading financial portfolio £50k basic plus uncapped commission

Do you have experience in B2B marketing solutions?

Want to sell a suite of creative advertising opportunities that serve the financial industries?

Want to work in a dynamic and lively sales environment?

If so, then please read on.

The Company

A large media corporation with a number of leading brands across multiple sectors seeks an Account Director to sell marketing solutions across their financial portfolio. Our client is a fantastic company who provide news, analysis and insight to inspire and enable fund managers, product providers and financial intermediaries to maximize their commercial performance through print, desktop and mobile products and through a range of events.

The Role of Account Director

As Account Director you will be responsible for selling creative and display advertising campaigns to direct clients, west end agencies and independent agencies. You will be given key accounts to manage as well as be actively involved in sourcing new business for the portfolio.

On a daily basis you will speak with the likes of major banks and lawyer firms – think of companies like Goldman Sachs. You will sell in face‑to‑face meetings as well as over the phone. Although you will not be managing you will be as Account Director you will be a senior member of the team and therefore mentor 8 team members.

As Account Director you will benefit from a consultative, dynamic and friendly sales environment with a great team spirit and energy.

Requirements for the role of Account Director

• 4+ years experience in marketing solutions
• Experience in selling into the finance sector (desirable)
• Consultative approach to selling
• Driven, hungry and outgoing
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets

If you think you could be the Account Director we are looking for, please send Media IQ your CV and a consultant will be in touch.