10 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsAccount Director, Business Development Director, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair, and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital, and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K., and the U.S., with local license partners across the globe.
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our dynamic team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Reporting to the Acting Lead Commercial Director, Fashion we are looking for an effective, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join the biggest commercial department within Condé Nast Britain, working within our successful fashion team. You will be part of a fast paced, busy team, working across all commercial elements within the Condé Nast portfolio.
Applicants require significant experience in commercial sales as you'll be responsible for your own client allocation and will be selling display advertising and bespoke content across our print, digital and social channels for the full CN Britain portfolio of brands, as well as having involvement in some of our most high profile brand events. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator and negotiator and should have a proven track record of working directly with both clients and media agencies at a senior level.
In addition to media sales experience, we expect applicants to have an excellent knowledge of the publishing landscape and a sound understanding of all Condé Nast brands. We are looking for a self-starter who is ready to hit the ground running and is keen to embrace the many facets of this role - whether it be building and developing relationships with existing commercial partners; approaching new business prospects to sell proactively; liaising with the relevant editorial team members to keep track of coverage; or developing a strategy to ensure continued growth across display and partnerships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced team, across Condé Nast’s incredible portfolio of luxury brands.
Who you are:
  • You will have an integral understanding of and experience in advertising sales - to include digital (web, social & video) and print media
  • An established network of media contacts within the Fashion/Beauty/Luxury sectors
  • A passion for Condé Nast brands and an interest in the wider luxury market
  • A lateral and creative thinker, with passion for delivering bespoke concepts to meet a client’s needs
  • Highly numerate, with strong attention to detail
  • Outstanding verbal communication and organisation skills
  • Exceptional negotiation skills and a proactive, agile attitude
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritise assignments and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work efficiently in an extremely busy environment
What will you be doing?
  • Managing business relationships within a key client category and media agencies - both in the UK and internationally
  • Seeking out and converting new business opportunities with a view to increasing revenue
  • Selling display advertising and partnerships across print, online, social and events – with extensive experience of each platform
  • Representing Condé Nast at industry events
  • Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Where will you be?
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in our beautiful Adelphi office, with breathtaking views over the Thames, and next to the hustle and bustle of The Strand.
What benefits do we offer?
  • Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages
  • 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for if you get married, move house or want to volunteer
  • Hybrid working and core hours
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Bring your dog to work
  • A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
  • Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
  • Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Account Management
  • New Business
  • Relationship Management

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