Podcast Account Director

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Xi, part of Bauer Media Group, is home to a talented, dedicated, and creative team driven by a passion for audio. We're an ambitious and rapidly growing organisation shaping the future of sound in powerful ways. As one of the UK’s leading media companies, Bauer Media’s portfolio includes renowned local and national radio stations such as Absolute, KISS, Magic, and Hits Radio, alongside a strong publishing presence with iconic titles including Empire, Grazia, and Car Magazine.

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Xi’s innovative advertising technology and extensive podcast network, we offer advertisers an unparalleled opportunity to reach audiences through truly integrated and data-driven audio campaigns. The audio

Xi Podcast Network is currently scaling up by launching new shows owned and operated by Bauer Media, as well as partnering with established third-party networks. We are seeking a passionate and driven Podcast Account Director to help us expand our footprint and build strong advertiser relationships in this fast-growing space.

This role will be a blend of office and home working, the office location is in London.

As Podcast Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth across the audio

Xi Podcast Network. Reporting into the Podcast Lead, you’ll promote and sell sponsor ships across our existing shows, help launch new titles, and build strong relationships with clients and agencies. You’ll own your sales pipeline, work closely with internal teams, and position audio

Xi as the go-to destination for podcast advertising. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a scaling division within Bauer Media that has bold ambitions for the future of audio.

• Own and manage the sales pipeline for all podcast sponsorship opportunities
• Develop and grow relationships within a specific agency patch to generate briefs and drive revenue
• Build prospecting lists and identify new business opportunities through internal systems and market insight
• Lead the pitching, briefing, education, and activation of podcast sponsorship campaigns
• Maintain a deep understanding of all podcast shows within the audio
  
  Xi portfolio
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored podcast briefs and strengthen the podcast narrative across assigned agencies

• A genuine passion for podcasts and digital audio
• In-depth knowledge of the podcast and digital audio advertising landscape
• Established relationships with key stakeholders at major media agencies
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and strong organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident and engaging presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quarterly sales targets
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, growing business

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women's and celebrities' magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print.

But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people's everyday lives.

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge…