Account Director - Vogue Business

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming. Job Description Location: London, GB The Role Vogue Business is looking for an Account Director with a proven ability to sell sponsorships and advisory projects into the luxury (fashion and beauty) and technology & business services verticals. The successful applicant will thrive in an international, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, working in the highly collaborative Vogue Business team. The Team Vogue Business is based in London and the successful candidate would be joining a team responsible for the selling and executing of commercial partnerships, international events and advisory projects with global tech companies and luxury brand groups What will you be doing?

• To own a an annual sales target made up of sponsorship and advisory
• To be comfortable with all aspects of selling and consultative selling; researching potential customers, making client presentations, negotiating agreements, assisting in scoping client requirements and delivering exceptional post sale ongoing client service.
• To be comfortable with ‘hands on’ post sale project management responsibilities, ongoing client liaison and navigating internal and client systems and processes

Who you are:

• Min 5 years experience in consultative b2b sales (commercial partnerships)
• Experience selling to the C-suite of leading global fashion and beauty brands and/ or business services and tech brands
• If not a familiarity with benchmarking, market research and Index methodologies, then a desire to learn
• Excellent project management skills, personal organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent communicator-strong credibility
• Excellent written (proposal writing) and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently / entrepreneurially with minimal supervision
• Be extremely organised and enthusiastic
• Comfortable working with different teams-both within Vogue Business and across the wider org.

Where will you be?

• We encourage hybrid working but when you are in the office, this role will be primarily based in the wonderful Adelphi building with breathtaking views over the Thames and next to the hustle and bustle of The Strand. This is our London HQ and where members of our global teams sit enabling all of our award-winning content to be created.

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.