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

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized media corporation is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage top FMCG clients like Nestle and Coca Cola. The role involves selling diverse digital and print advertising solutions and engaging directly with clients, requiring a minimum of 4 years in media sales and strong account management skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years media sales experience (including digital advertising and events).
• Confident and articulate with strong presentation skills.
• Proven record of growing large accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage 20 major FMCG clients, engaging directly and via agencies.
• Sell digital and print advertising solutions and experiential events.
• Collaborate across all company brands and platforms.

Skills

Media Sales

Client Direct Sales

Account Management

Digital Advertising

Event Sales

Presentation Skills

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.