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Account Director (UK)

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Salary: Pay not listed

Website Get A Job.ai

Represented by Get A Job.ai

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential B2B media organization in their search for an Account Director based remotely in the United Kingdom. Our client connects technology buyers with leading solutions through trusted content and marketing services across multiple media properties.

As Account Director, you will own the full sales cycle with enterprise and mid-market accounts, engaging senior decision-makers and closing six-figure-plus deals. You'll bring a consultative approach to selling brand-to-demand activations, lead generation, advertising, content creation, and events.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans to grow client relationships and increase annual contract value
  • Prospect effectively, deliver compelling sales presentations, and achieve sales quotas through disciplined time management
  • Create and implement business development strategies to drive pipeline growth and identify customer needs through market research
  • Craft personalized value propositions, deliver tailored proposals, and set clear expectations for offerings
  • Negotiate and close complex deals, handle objections, and manage annual contract renewals
  • Stay current on industry trends and competitors, and collaborate with client success teams to ensure exceptional service and repeat business

What We're Looking For

  • 3–6 years of B2B media sales experience, with a proven track record securing complex, six-figure-plus deals in brand-to-demand, demand generation, and digital media
  • Demonstrated success driving substantial revenue growth through both existing and net new accounts
  • Unrelenting drive and competitive spirit; you consistently thrive in high-pressure environments
  • Ability to craft and implement sophisticated account/territory plans with long-term growth objectives
  • Skilled in diagnosing client needs and designing tailored, high-impact business solutions
  • Proven success negotiating complex contracts and ensuring win-win outcomes
  • Ambitious, innovative, confident, and inquisitive professional with deep expertise in digital media and demand generation
  • Agile mindset—you excel in fast-paced environments and thrive on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward
  • Work authorization: Must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will screen your application and schedule an initial conversation to understand your background and goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client and support you through their interview process. Please do not contact the client directly—all coordination flows through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and confidential process.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: £57,000–£77,000 base salary, with total compensation including commission up to £77,000–£97,000 GBP annually.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Se

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National unemployment rate in United Kingdom: 4.7%via World Bank

GDP per capita in United Kingdom: $57,602via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in United Kingdom: 3.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in United Kingdom: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in United Kingdom: 1,533via OECD

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    Traits that fit this role

    • Self-Confidence
    • Leadership Orientation
    • Innovation
    • Adaptability
    • Social Orientation

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    Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET

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    Salary & compensation

    Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012via US Census ACS / Data USA

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    Listing facts

    • Role Account Director (UK)
    • Employer Get A Job.ai
    • Location United Kingdom
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted September 16, 2026
    • Apply by October 16, 2026
    • Country United Kingdom
    • Overview Full job description on this page (455 words)

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    • Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.
    • Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
    • Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
    • Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
    • Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
    • Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.

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