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Acast is the world’s largest independent podcast company. Founded in 2014, we have pioneered the open podcast ecosystem ever since making podcasts available on any listening platform. Our role is simple: we provide a marketplace to help podcasters find the right audience to monetize their content. We believe in the power of a world connected through storytelling and want to empower anyone, anywhere to connect through and benefit from podcasting. Today, we host 92,000 podcasts, with more than 430 million listens every month. We operate worldwide and are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Hallo, ich bin Yann. Ich leite das AdSales Team bei Acast in Deutschland und werde zukünftig hoffentlich sehr eng mit dir zusammenarbeiten. Das Sales Team besteht aktuell aus 8 Podcast begeisterten MitarbeiterInnen. Wir möchten unseren Fußabdruck in der deutschen Medienlandschaft in diesem Jahr vergrößern. Deshalb suche ich nach tollen, motivierten Talenten in Cologne. Gemeinsam verändern wir den deutschen Podcast Markt nachhaltig. Als Mitglied in einem so jungen Team wirst du eine elementare Rolle für unseren Erfolg in Deutschland spielen. Ich freue mich auf deine Bewerbung!
About the roleAs Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for achieving the Germany sales target and will have the unique opportunity of incredible progression prospects. We are looking for a confident and tenacious individual to manage media agency and client, driving revenue into our business. You will grow relationships throughout media agencies across Germany, in broadcast, digital and partnership teams, in addition to client-direct relationships, to passionately spread the word of Acast’s incredible roster of content and talent, leading to campaigns across multiple spenders. This is an amazing opportunity to join one of the most exciting companies and the fastest growing podcast company in the world.
What you'll do?You will deliver and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets and use your extensive sales skills and contacts to sell airtime, sponsorship amp; branded content as well as potential elements such as social, live and online solutions. You will collaborate with other European offices and collaborate with Ad Ops, Planning amp; Sales to ensure effective sales collateral and a strong communication strategy for agency teams amp; clients. You'll play an active part in all parts of the business - Content, marketing, finance and strategy
Who you are?You are a seasoned sales professional with previous experience of selling to media agencies is desirable. You are a self-starter who has experience in a fast-moving media environment and confidence in presenting amp; building relationships with a proven track record of driving revenue amp; achieving fantastic sales results. But you are also a new business sales 'hunter' who is tenacious in your approach to selling with a strong background or strong industry knowledge of audio is beneficial, however not essential!
You have incredible organizational skills and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, Culture is key for us at Acast and this position is suited to someone looking forward to joining the Acast family. You are collaborative and a great team player with skills in Keynote amp; Excel. Further you are fluency in both German and English.
A passion for podcasts is a must!
We also think that you’re looking for a dynamic working environment where creativity and out-of-the-box thinking is welcomed with great benefits such as transparent career development and pay with a rewarding, supportive and healthy company culture. We have a hybrid/remote work and we gear you up with an Apple MacBook Pro or a PC of equivalent performances. Other benefits are a minimum of 28 vacation days, mental Health Support (spill App) and a bonus structure.
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.
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