Account Director Closed

Job Description

📍 Location: London

🏙️ Office requirement: Hybrid, 3 days a week

📝 Employment type:  Permanent

As our Account Director you’ll:

Be part of our Global Tech team working with the world’s most recognisable tech and corporate brands including Microsoft, Meta, and Pinterest. Reporting into the VP of Global Tech, this role will require you to deeply understand your clients challenges and position GWI’s data & insight as a solution to drive key business initiatives and broader strategies. You will be required to build strong and trusting client relationships identifying new opportunities for expansion and revenue growth.

What do I need to bring with me?

You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. Here’s what the team will be looking for in you:

• A kind, considerate and collaborative mindset. This team has cultivated an exceptional culture, and we are seeking an individual who will make a positive contribution to it.
• Proven experience in an enterprise sales role.
• Proven experience within a consumer research or media ad sales role.
• Strong understanding of the advertising/media ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalise on revenue opportunities, drive business growth, and exceed targets.
• To demonstrate strong interpersonal and presentation skills and a proven track record of articulating the value of a solution to senior level decision makers.
• Willingness to plan and travel to strategic client meetings and events throughout the year (4-6 times a year is typical).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage large scale contracts across disparate organisations.

What We Offer

At GWI, you’ll find meaningful work, visible impact, and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes:

• Time to recharge – 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays.
• Health & wellbeing – Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support.
• Financial benefits – Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success.
• Flexibility & balance – Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a “work from home” budget.
• Career growth – Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility.
• Community & impact – DE&I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is fundamental to who we are—both as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to ensure our workforce is as diverse and inclusive as the insights we provide to our clients.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to providing all necessary adjustments during the hiring process. We also actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalized communities.

At GWI, you will find a place where you can contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.

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