Account Director - mid-sized media corporation (selling to FMCG's)

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A media corporation is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage 20 major FMCG clients, focusing on selling tailored digital and print advertising solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of media sales experience, strong presentation skills, and a proven record of account growth. This role offers a basic salary of up to £44k plus uncapped commission, based in London.

Qualifications

• 4+ years media sales experience with digital advertising and events.
• Confident and articulate, good at presenting.
• Stable career history with strong legacy in account growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage 20 large FMCG clients directly and via agencies.
• Sell digital and print advertising solutions as well as event activities.
• Collaborate across all company brands and platforms.

Skills

Media sales experience

Client direct sales experience

Account management

Presentation skills

Experience with multiplatform opportunities

Job description

Account Director - mid-sized media corporation (selling to FMCG's)

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

Up to £44k basic plus uncapped commission

Job Reference

Do you have 4+ years multiplatform advertising sales experience and a stable career history?

Do you have client direct sales experience?

Do you have extensive account management/growth experience?

If so, please read on...

The Company

A mid-size friendly and collaborative media business which has a number of different brands serving the retail sector.

The Role of Account Director

As Account Director you will be looking after 20 of the largest spending FMCG clients (Nestle, Coca Cola and similar) engaging with them directly as well as via their agencies. You will be selling all manner of digital and print advertising solution as well as experiential event activity.

You will be selling across all 3 of the company's brands and across all platforms.

Requirements for this Account Director position

• 4+ years media sales experience (must include digital advertising and events)
• Confident, articulate and good at presenting
• Experience of delivering bespoke multiplatform opportunities
• Experience of selling to agencies and direct clients is beneficial (but must have sold to direct clients)
• Stable career history
• Strong legacy of growing large accounts

If you think that you could be the Account Director that our client is looking for please apply with your CV and a summary of your relevant experience.