Account Director, Automotive, Spirits & Media and Entertainment

About the role

Cond Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Cond Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Apptit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Account Director is the first line of contact between our clients and Conde Nast. You will be responsible for driving advertising revenue and partnerships with key clients in your categories. You will be responsible for ideating, selling, negotiating and delivering fully integrated programs that will live across print, mobile, digital, social, experiential and video platforms. Your role serves as the Conde Nast Brand Ambassador at all key industry events and trade shows within your account list and category.

The ideal candidate is someone that can partner well with internal teams to deliver the highest quality to our clients. Detail oriented, great communication skills and a passion for Conde Nast brands and Automotive, Spirits and Media and Entertainment category.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key advertising decision makers at agency and client levels across your account list.
• Identify new programs to engage existing clients as well as drive new business.
• Develop and manage short and long term account plans for key clients.
• Provide accurate and timely business reporting including revenue estimates, annual projections and share of market analysis.
• Partner with Editorial and Product teams to deliver new advertising opportunities.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience of consultative integrated (multi-channel) sales experience with proven ability to navigate
• Experience developing and selling Custom Content and Experiential Programs
• Ability to manage and grow and existing base of business while continuing to drive new business
• MUST be a CLOSER!
• Strong drive to beat targets, relentlessly positive attitude and incredible work ethic

Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position is from $130,000 - $145,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.