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Account Director
Account Director (New Business Specialist) – Heart North & Mid Wales
Location: Communicorp UK (Hybrid) Sector: Media Sales
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and take the next bold leap in your career?
If you thrive on leveraging your sales talent alongside your media expertise, fostering growth both for yourself and your team, and driving innovation in new business development, this could be the opportunity you’ve been seeking.
About Communicorp UK
Home to some of the most exciting brands in UK radio, including:
- Capital (Scotland & South Wales)
- Heart (Yorkshire, Hertfordshire & North Wales)
- Smooth (North East, North West & East Midlands)
- Radio X (90s)
We prioritise putting our people first—offering great incentives like:
- Flexible working hours
- Career progression routes
- Wellness initiatives
- Comprehensive learning & development opportunities
- Healthcare
- Pension & employee benefits
The Role: Account Director (New Business Specialist)
We’re looking for exceptional media sales professionals who are driven, competitive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. The ideal candidate will:
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✔ Have a proven track record in sales within the media industry ✔ Understand the competitive media landscape and industry dynamics ✔ Work effectively in a highly demanding team environment ✔ Display a deep desire to succeed with integrity, bravery, and passion
You’ll be expected to set an example for others, embodying what outstanding performance—both as an operator and a leader—looks like.
Key Responsibilities
As Account Director (New Business Specialist), your role will include:
- Sourcing and converting opportunities in the local market, securing key appointments for new business wins
- Building and nurturing client relationships – ensuring deep alignment with clients’ business goals
- Exploring innovative strategies across our broad product range (radio, digital, and hybrid solutions)
- Driving creative problem-solving with fresh ideas to boost client growth and deliver superior results
- Staying ahead of competitors, ensuring our brand stands out with differentiated value
- Collaborating with multi-disciplined teams to efficiently execute client solutions
- Delivering impactful pitches, engaging and creativity in presentations
- Meeting aggressive targets for revenue, call rates, and performance standards
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What We Offer
If you believe you have what it takes, we’re offering a competitive package that includes:
- Hybrid working flexibility (between home and office)
- Flexible working hours
- Clear career progression routes
- Ongoing learning & development opportunities
- 25 days’ holiday plus our holiday buy/sell scheme
- Pension access
- Comprehensive corporate healthcare
- Competitive basic salary
- Uncapped commission structure
- Company car or allowance
Application
If you’re ready to take the next step and succeed in this role, apply now. We’ll arrange a confidential conversation to explore how you could contribute to the continued success of Heart North & Mid Wales.
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