Group Business Director - London ( Maternity Cover)

Acast; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acast is seeking a Group Business Director to oversee a £15M business patch in London. The ideal candidate is a confident leader with a strong sales background and an understanding of the podcast industry. This maternity cover role requires a focus on team development and strategic execution while leading innovative commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience with a sales team.
• Established relationships with senior agency contacts.
• Strong understanding of podcast and audio industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the sales team to ensure motivation.
• Lead the execution of commercial strategies.
• Represent Acast at industry events and manage escalations.

Skills

Team Management

Sales Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Creative Problem Solving

Job description

About Acast

Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners. Its marketplace includes over 140,000 podcasts, 2,700 advertisers, and approximately 1 billion quarterly listens. These listens are monetized across any podcasting app or listening platform. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operates worldwide, and is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.

Following the recent win of the Campaign Audio Advertising Awards Sales Team of the Year 2025, Acast's Sales team is a small but formidable group, continuously overcoming economic, inventory, and resource challenges to lead the market. We prioritize our clients, talent, and agencies, adopting an audio-first approach while expanding into omnichannel offerings with a focus on social and video. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and mental well-being, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive audio landscape. Interested in joining us?

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About The Role

As Group Business Director, based in London and reporting to MD Josh Woodhouse, you will oversee a business patch worth around £15M, working alongside three other experienced Directors. We seek a confident, tenacious leader with sales and collaborative leadership experience, ready to grow within the vibrant podcast media space. This is a maternity cover position starting August/September.

What You’ll Do

• Support and develop your sales team, prioritizing support, happiness, and motivation.
• Create individual development plans for each salesperson.
• Manage escalations, holiday coverage, and expenses at the group level.
• Lead by example and represent Acast at industry events.
• Resolve challenges creatively involving multiple stakeholders.

Develop and execute commercial strategies specific to your patch, maintaining Acast’s position as a leading podcast marketplace. Build relationships with senior contacts, provide thought leadership, and work collaboratively with the sales team to deliver tailored strategies. Support large commercial opportunities, including pitches and negotiations, and coach sellers through the sales cycle.

Who You Are

• Proven team management experience.
• Established relationships with senior agency contacts, preferably within Group M/WPP.
• Strong understanding of the podcast and wider audio industry.
• Knowledge of video and social media platforms.

Culture

Acast values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize a culture of autonomy, continuous improvement, inclusivity, and care, supporting a global, remote workforce. We aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and visible.

We look forward to welcoming the next great addition to our team!