Associate Director, Account Management | Agencies And Media

Savanta is one of the fastest growing agencies in market research with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. With technology at the heart of our business, we inform and inspire clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data, high impact consulting, and bespoke solutions.

At the heart of Savanta is a talented Client Development team responsible for driving commercial growth through sophisticated new business development and first-class account management.

We have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offer unrivalled career development opportunities, many of the team started as juniors and have progressed to senior levels.

About the Role - Associate Director, Account Management | Agencies and Media

This position sits within the Agencies and Media division, working with clients such as Market Research Agencies, Creative Agencies, Marketing Agencies, Media Agencies, Management Consultancies and Media Buyers amongst others.

This role requires strong sales experience, ideally in data collection/sample for market research projects.  The role will also offer the opportunity to expand into different types of research utilised by Savanta.

Leading and developing client relationships, carefully balancing your portfolio of retained clients, projects and business pipeline by ensuring your clients’ needs are consistently met to the highest standards. A key focus of this role is around accountability and ownership of your territory and given revenue targets, drawing on support and guidance from more senior members of the team.

Always looking for opportunities to add value to the client portfolio by cross selling and upselling Savanta products and solutions. 

An Associate Director needs to be fully competent at managing all aspects of a complex portfolio and managing the team responsible for commercial delivery. 

Also support with mentoring and training junior members of the team on core skills, as well as a greater personal involvement in company and team initiatives.

This role would suit an account management professional with a strong grounding in market research and understand how it is used by our clients.

About You

You will have a track record of proactively growing accounts and winning new business from within a portfolio of clients, preferably within the Research Agency and Media sector - and demonstrate solid expertise in applying robust strategies for hitting sales targets, proven success in identifying new business opportunities and nurturing these to create high value accounts. 

Able to directly engage, build and grow trusted relationships with existing clients. 

Display a firm commitment to commercial accountability within daily operations, including activities like cultivating revenue streams and overseeing project flow to optimise operational effectiveness and ensure the delivery of high-quality research.

We are looking for people who have a ‘can-do’ attitude, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are confident in applying research and industry knowledge, as well as being responsible and accountable for revenue targets.

With service at the heart of our business, a passion for exceeding client expectations is essential.

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And in return, Savanta offers:

• Base Salary Range: £45,000 - £55,000

• Uncomplicated monthly commission structure

• Unlimited annual leave

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working practices

• Health & Wellbeing package (Private medical insurance or a flexible, tailored suite of well-being benefits)

• Financial health (pension, life assurance, etc.)

• Team & Company Socials

• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

Why Join Us

With teams in the UK, US, Canada, and India, over 650 staff globally, and ambitious growth plans, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialist teams make life at Savanta feel more like working at a smaller agency. Our client portfolio includes some of the world’s best-known brands, including Sainsbury's, Heathrow, Samsung, Toyota, NatWest Group, Sky, The British Red Cross, Citizens Advice, Gousto and Sport England.

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.