Our Client, a leading media monitoring agency has been the industry pioneer throughout its over 125 year existence. Digitally enhanced and equipped with state-of-the-art technology they provide an information service spanning more than 5,000 newspaper, consumer and trade titles plus Internet and newswire monitoring. Due to continued growth within the Public Relations sector they now have an exciting vacancy for an experienced Account Director to further grow their offering.

Working as an Account Director, you will be responsible for a mix of both new business development and the strategic account management of existing and won accounts. The main focus of this role will cover the PR sector and give you access to some of the UK's leading companies. With access to our client's full portfolio of planning, monitoring and evaluation solutions you will win, manage and up-sell sales of varying value. Contact Certus Sales Recruitment for a full overview of this role.

Applications are invited from those candidates with a minimum of 4-5 years senior sales experience gained specifically within a client facing capacity, selling into the PR, media relations and large marketing organisations. Information sales experience would be advantageous but it is not essential. Selling largely at management / board level you will be able to relate to professionals working within these functions and be able to quickly identify specific buying criteria and related influencing factors. You will have first class communication and presentation skills along with the desire to carve out a professional career within this niche market.

Candidates will be highly motivated and self-starters, with the ability to manage their own diary to ensure the business pipeline remain sufficient to achieve and exceed targets.
The successful candidate will be offered a package including base salary of 45-55k with a realistic and uncapped first year OTE of 80-100k. Additionally, there is a full benefits package.

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