Audio Account Director

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits KISS Grazia Todays Golfer Absolute Radio TV Choice Country Walking Hits Radio CAR Magic MCN Jazz FM Puzzles and many more!

Bauer Media Group has remained one of the worlds most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe reaching 200 million consumers.

About the Role

Were looking for a dynamic Audio Account Director to join our Advertising team within the Collective hub working across Havas Goodstuff and The 7* agencies.

This is a pivotal role where youll drive both display and creative partnership revenues working closely with our Group Head Client Leads and Creative Strategists to bring customer strategies and ideas to life. Youll play a key role in championing audio inspiring agencies and ensuring Bauer Medias brands are front-of-mind with partners.

Location: London Hybrid (2 days in London office)

What Youll Do

Grow market share in airtime and creative revenues by understanding agency motivations and client planning cycles.
Drive new business and retain existing accounts across display and creative increasing brand count and pitch conversion rates.
Champion Bauers audio proposition through presentations education sessions immersions and inspiration workshops.
Build strong relationships with AV Investment and Partnership teams ensuring Bauers brands and developments are well represented.
Lead on partnership briefs by gathering insights and collaborating with Creative Strategy to deliver compelling bespoke solutions.
Develop and deliver outstanding pitch presentations that inspire agencies and clients.

What Youll Bring

Proven experience in media sales at Account Manager/Director level within network media agencies with strong agency contacts (especially in partnerships and AV investment).
Deep knowledge of and passion for audio media and Bauers portfolio of brands.
Strong grasp of the wider media landscape including broadcast and digital.
Track record of creating pitching and securing sponsorship and partnership deals.
Understanding of agency trading deals and mechanics.
Consultative sales approach with the ability to interrogate briefs extract insights and shape solutions.
Strong presentation and networking skills with the ability to influence and inspire.

Whats in it for you

Youll have 25 days holiday bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
Your development matters so access to our internal training provider Bauer Academy is a huge win.
We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
Youll have the opportunity for flexible working.
And much more! Find the full details of our benefitshere

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. Thats why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness regardless of e.g. religion gender skin color disability in our house.

Required Experience:

Director

About Bauer Media GroupBauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits KISS Grazia Todays Golfer Absolute Radio TV Choice C...