Location: London, United Kingdom
Category: Business Development
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 GBP / yearly
Full-time
The Account Director at StoryWorks will oversee the delivery of high-quality content campaigns, drive commercial performance, and manage a pipeline of commercial partners.
Project leadership and end-to-end ownership of the full partnership cycle from research, prospecting, and pitching to closing, campaign development, and account growth.
Consistent achievement of quarterly and annual activity KPIs and revenue targets, with a strong focus on fostering repeat business opportunities.
Ongoing collaboration with the BBC StoryWorks production, research, and creative teams to shape commercial content concepts in line with client goals and audience relevance.
Management of complex negotiations, redlines, and contractual agreements, liaising with legal, finance, and compliance teams as needed.
Effective engagement with C-suite stakeholders, industry association bodies, and key opinion leaders with a focus on building long-term relationships.
Application of insights and data to refine sales strategy, improve conversion, and inform content development.
Effective communication to instil confidence in editorial and production colleagues, working collaboratively across the development and production stages of each programme.
Proven experience in a commercial or business development role.
Strong track record of hitting and exceeding commercial targets, managing full sales cycles, and closing complex deals.
Excellent communicator with persuasive skills and the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders across industries.
Great time management and use of initiative, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work in a fast-paced environment.
We offer a competitive salary package, flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance, 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, defined pension scheme, discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
At StoryWorks, we tell brand stories in a uniquely BBC way through multi-platform content spanning film, digital, audio, social, and experiential. Join us to work with a global audience and create beautifully crafted stories that move and inspire curious minds across the globe.