Sales Account Director

SAVVY RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong scope for progression

Collaborative culture

Opportunity for long-term growth

Job summary

SAVVY RECRUITMENT is seeking an experienced Account Director to drive commercial growth in a well-established B2B media and events business across the retail and consumer sectors. This role involves building strategic client partnerships and delivering integrated marketing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in media sales, proven ability to manage senior client relationships, and a creative approach to selling marketing partnerships. A collaborative and proactive work environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in media, partnerships, or integrated marketing sales.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and drive revenue growth.
• Experience selling multi-platform marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop long-term relationships with key client accounts.
• Deliver against revenue targets through new business and account growth.
• Create compelling proposals for senior decision-makers.

Skills

Relationship Management

Revenue Growth

Consultative Solution Selling

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Account Director to help drive commercial growth for a well-established B2B media and events business working across the retail and consumer sectors.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building strategic client partnerships and delivering integrated marketing solutions across multiple platforms. You’ll work with leading brands to create insight-led campaigns spanning content, events, sponsorship and digital solutions.

You’ll ideally have experience selling creative marketing partnerships to senior stakeholders within large organisations, alongside a proven ability to win new business and grow existing accounts.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Relationship Management

• Building and developing long-term relationships with stakeholders across key client accounts.
• Understanding client objectives and identifying opportunities to deliver commercially effective solutions.
• Using market insight and audience understanding to shape recommendations and campaigns.
• Growing account value through proactive relationship development.

Business & Revenue Growth

• Delivering against revenue targets through a combination of new business and account growth.
• Identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-platform partnerships.
• Developing tailored commercial proposals aligned to client objectives.

Consultative Solution Selling

• Selling integrated media and marketing solutions across digital, content, events, sponsorship and thought leadership.
• Creating compelling proposals and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Leading pitches and commercial conversations with confidence.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure successful campaign delivery.
• Managing projects from briefing through to post-campaign reporting.
• Supporting the execution of large-scale commercial initiatives and partnerships.

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience within media, partnerships or integrated marketing sales.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and drive revenue growth.
• Experience selling multi-platform marketing solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Commercially driven, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected media business with an established market presence.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Strong scope for progression and long-term growth.