Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners.
Its marketplace spans more than 100,000 podcasts, 2,300 advertisers and 400 million monthly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen – across any podcasting app or other listening platform.
The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST)
About Role
Acast truly is the home of podcasting representing over 100,000 podcasts globally from premium publishers such as The BBC, FT, Economist, The Guardian, and many more through to some of the world’s most loved independents like James Acaster, Cristina Mitre, Marc Maron…throughout the US, Europe, Asia and beyond…
As International Account Executive, you will be reporting into our International Director of Sales and working with our International team and liaising with local offices across the world. We are looking for a confident & tenacious individual keen to own and grow their own business patch.
This role is ideal for someone who has some sales or planning experience in a digital or audio environment or agency background, and the drive to move into a sales role in a fast moving media environment.
What you´ll do
• Grow revenue across your own agency and client portfolio
• Present and pitch to your agency patch
• Proactively prospect new clients and agency contacts
• Have an individual sales target as well as helping the International & Global team reach the wider targets
• Educate clients on the Acast Marketplace offering and keep them updated on the latest commercial opportunities
• Liaise with podcasters about new campaigns
• Liaise with planners, Acast creative and brand partnerships to put together media plans and proposals for your clients
• Work closely with the creator network team to understand commercial opportunities
Who you are
You have a proven desire to work within a fast paced sales environment and strong presentation skills. You are creatively minded and has the ability to prioritize effectively and work well under pressure
•Highly organized Self Starter / motivator
•Driven & resilientProficient in using Excel, Word and Google Slides
•Good communication skills: face to face, on phone & in writingStrong relationship and interpersonal skills
•A true team player with the ability to work collaboratively
•Ideally knowledgeable about the wider media landscape
• Passionate about podcasts! A second language is a bonus
Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture.
We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!
