Account Director leading a sector pod at a startup that connects students, Students’ Unions, and advertisers. Focusing on strategy, account management, and team leadership in a hybrid role based in London.
Responsibilities
Owning the revenue target for your pod
Managing 2-3 Account Growth Managers
Carrying your own book of 10-15 accounts
Developing sector strategy: who are the target accounts, what are the buying triggers, when do they buy
Developing and continually enhancing a sector playbook that becomes the strategic operation and execution manual for your team
Running weekly pipeline reviews and deal coaching with your team
Allocating accounts across AGMs based on workload and fit
Building relationships with senior contacts at key accounts
Working with SDRs to direct pipeline generation toward high-potential prospects in your sector
Requirements
4-6 years in sales, ideally in media, advertising, or marketing services
Experience managing or mentoring junior salespeople
Deep knowledge of a specific sector (FMCG, retail, travel, recruitment, property, or similar)
Track record of growing accounts, not just closing new business
Comfortable building sector strategy and identifying market opportunities
Strong on process: pipeline management, forecasting, account planning
Benefits
Remote-first role in the UK
Pension contributions of 5%
25 days off (excluding bank holidays)
Day off on your birthday
Share Options for all
Work from home set-up budget
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave
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