Audio Account Director
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic Audio Account Director to join our Advertising team within the Collective hub, working across Havas, Goodstuff, and The 7* agencies.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive both display and creative partnership revenues, working closely with our Group Head, Client Leads, and Creative Strategists to bring customer strategies and ideas to life. You’ll play a key role in championing audio, inspiring agencies, and ensuring Bauer Media’s brands are front-of-mind with partners.
Location: London, Hybrid (2 days in London office)
What You’ll Do
- Grow market share in airtime and creative revenues by understanding agency motivations and client planning cycles.
- Drive new business and retain existing accounts across display and creative, increasing brand count and pitch conversion rates.
- Champion Bauer’s audio proposition through presentations, education sessions, immersions, and inspiration workshops.
- Build strong relationships with AV Investment and Partnership teams, ensuring Bauer’s brands and developments are well represented.
- Lead on partnership briefs by gathering insights and collaborating with Creative Strategy to deliver compelling, bespoke solutions.
- Develop and deliver outstanding pitch presentations that inspire agencies and clients.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in media sales at Account Manager/Director level within network media agencies, with strong agency contacts (especially in partnerships and AV investment).
- Deep knowledge of and passion for audio media and Bauer’s portfolio of brands.
- Strong grasp of the wider media landscape, including broadcast and digital.
- Track record of creating, pitching, and securing sponsorship and partnership deals.
- Understanding of agency trading deals and mechanics.
- Consultative sales approach with the ability to interrogate briefs, extract insights, and shape solutions.
- Strong presentation and networking skills with the ability to influence and inspire.
What’s in it for you
- You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
London, GB, NW1 2PL
