Account Director – Automotive Media - Great Flexibility at Perspectv Recruiment

Account Director – Automotive Media

Location: London Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Media Sales / Publishing / Digital Advertising
Salary Range: £55,000 – £65,000 base + performance bonus (DOE)

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Account Director to join a high-performing automotive media team. You’ll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of media agency relationships — developing creative, cross-platform advertising solutions that deliver results.

This role is perfect for someone confident in front of clients, well-versed in digital and print media sales, and comfortable working closely with teams across content, operations, research, and delivery.

You’ll report to the Head of Agency Trading and play a key role in developing long-term client partnerships, delivering revenue growth, and ensuring every campaign runs smoothly from pitch to completion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of media agency accounts
• Sell across print, digital, data, demand generation, and content partnerships
• Develop and deliver compelling sales strategies based on data and insight
• Maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across your agency patch
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and in full
• Use tools like TGI, GA, Visual DNA, Lotame, and Campaign Reports to strengthen sales stories
• Support wider commercial goals while driving YoY revenue growth
• Operate with autonomy while aligning with the company’s client engagement strategy

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience in media or agency sales
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage complex campaigns and long-term client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence in developing sales strategy
• Comfortable working across teams and managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of revenue targets

Why Apply?

If you’re a strategic, relationship-driven sales professional ready to take the next step in your media career — this is a chance to join a recognised publisher and work with leading automotive brands across multiple platforms.

What You’ll Get:

• £55,000 – £65,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Flexible working hours (core hours: 10am–3pm)
• 3 weeks per year “Work from Anywhere” policy
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 remote)
• Generous contributory pension
• Health cash plan (dental, optical, physio and more)

Diversity & Inclusion:

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, and adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities.