Account Director

Cookham, Berkshire
Chartered Institute of Marketing

Location: Hybrid – 2 days in our office, 3 days remote

Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)

Salary: £60,000 + car allowance + commission (OTE)

Ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of marketing excellence? At CIM, we’re looking for a confident, consultative Account Director who’s passionate about helping businesses grow through top-tier Learning and Development solutions.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

You’ll be the go-to expert for new and existing clients-building strong relationships, understanding their needs, and showing them how CIM can give them a real marketing edge. You’ll be part strategist, part relationship-builder, and all about results.

Here’s a snapshot of your day-to-day:

• Build long-term, profitable partnerships with clients through a consultative approach
• Smash sales targets (we know you’ve got it in you)
• Own your pipeline and plan like a pro
• Create and deliver strategic plans for your market sectors
• Team up with your Account Manager to review feedback and keep clients happy
• Jump into virtual and in-person meetings with clients
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to drive CIM’s strategy
• Work closely with Course Directors to ensure our solutions hit the mark

What we’re looking for:

We’re after someone who’s not just great at selling-but great at solving, listening, and leading. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment, and you’ll always keep the client’s perspective front and centre.

You’ll need:

• Experience selling Training / L&D solutions
• A solid understanding of marketing and its impact on business
• A curious, problem-solving mindset
• Strong time and project management skills
• A proven track record of winning high-value accounts
• Confidence managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
• The ability to spot growth opportunities and close deals
• Experience handling contracts and project close-outs

What you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• Life assurance
• Wellness hub and dedicated wellbeing support (including EAP)
• Perkbox subscription – discounts on retail, entertainment, dining and more

CIM. The Chartered Institute of Marketing. We are at the forefront of all that is vital in marketing. From qualifications and consultancy to sustainable working and thought leadership, our impact is felt far and wide.

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£60,000 plus car allowance + commission (OTE)

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