Account Director (education & International Team)
Job Description
As one of the UK’s most trusted and premium recruitment brands, we have built strong relationships with organisations of all shapes and sizes, across virtually all sectors – in particular with charities, government, the arts and all sorts of commercial enterprises. The portfolio offered to clients in this market is vast - from the Guardian in print, specialised features and supplements to guardian.com – now accessible via mobile and tablet globally. In addition our clients can advertise across external websites, (partner sites working with GNM) and social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn. We are recruiting for an Account Director to join our Guardian Jobs sales team. You will be joining a diverse and dynamic sales floor and will focus on developing and sourcing new client prospects and leads to grow the volume of GNM clients, predominantly in the education and international sector. About the Role
- Develop new as well as maintain and grow existing client relationships via face to face sales meetings.
- Form strong networks and appoint a high volume of clients each week in order to generate sufficient new business opportunities.
- Meet or exceed monthly revenue targets by generating revenue from your sector.
- Consistently improve product knowledge and secure understanding of all Guardian Jobs products as well as what competitors offer.
- Significant sales experience, ideally (but not essentially) within media, recruitment advertising or recruitment.
- Proven track record of securing business, preferably face-to-face as well as telephone.
- Proven track record of building long-term relationships and managing / developing accounts over a long period.
- Proven ability to sell across multiple platforms.
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4th May. About Us
The Guardian offers 28 days’ holiday and a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, healthcare, dental insurance options, cycle to work scheme and 2 paid volunteering days per year. We have a strong commitment to your learning, development and well-being, with hundreds of different courses available - ranging from bite-sized e-learning courses, to on-site workshops and professional certifications. It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to our business that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the brightest and best people in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, industry leading digital talent and much, much more. We are a vibrant and diverse community with many events groups and forums to get involved in. Our Kings Place offices overlook Regents Canal, with the newly-developed Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and St Pancras Square shops, restaurants and pop-ups. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates. At The Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
Job Number
KIN0002F4
Location
Kings Place
Business Area
Advertising
Employment Type
Full-time
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2279966
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationLondon, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned