Strategic Account Director
Strategic Account Director
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18-07-2025
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At Cision we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here your voice is heard your ideas are valued and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team youll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity collaboration and innovation all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.
Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether youre solving complex problems or driving bold innovations your growth is our success and together well create the conversations of tomorrow.
Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen be understood be you.
Are you a driven results-focused account manager with a passion for client relationships and strategic growth Were looking for a Strategic Account Directorto join our high-performing team and take ownership of a portfolio of some of Cisions most valuable insight clients.
About the role:
In this role youll be responsible for managing a defined territory and driving revenue across Cisions full suite of PR and insight products. Youll focus on revenue retention and upsell opportunities within your portfolio helping to shape and execute strategic plans that deliver exceptional value for clients - and strong commercial performance for Cision.
What youll do:
- Manage a portfolio of key strategic accounts driving revenue across Media Analysis Media Monitoring Media Database Social Media and Insight services.
- Meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue targets including retention and upsell goals.
- Create and execute tailored sales and account plans for your territory.
- Proactively identify risks to revenue and implement plans to mitigate shortfalls.
- Build strong strategic relationships with clients acting as their trusted advisor.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (Client Services Operations Marketing Product etc.) to deliver outstanding client experiences.
- Contribute to the wider UK account management team with fresh ideas motivation and initiative.
- Maintain up-to-date CRM records for clear pipeline visibility and forecasting.
- Stay informed about market trends client needs and the competitive landscape.
What youll bring:
- Proven track record of exceeding sales and account management targets.
- Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to spot and capitalise on revenue opportunities.
- Customer-focused with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
Youll work closely with:
- Customer Service
- Operations
- Marketing & Events
- Finance
- Insight Team
- Legal
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM 5:30 PM (excluding one-hour unpaid lunch break).
As a global leader in PR marketing and social media management technology and intelligence Cision helps brands and organizations to identify connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business Newswire a network of over 1.1 billion influencers in-depth monitoring analytics and media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cisions award-winning solutions including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud follow @Cision on Twitter.
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity equity and inclusion is vital to driving our culture sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing theCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledgeand named a Top Diversity Employer for 2021 .
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or other protected statuses.
Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact
Please review ourGlobal Candidate Data Privacy Statement to learn about Cisions commitmentto protecting personal data collected during the hiring process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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