Account Executive in London

Tell me about Thred Media?

We are Gen Z for Gen Z – from our Founder to our client partners, researchers, editors, writers, graphic designers, videographers and our global change-maker community.

We are split into 2 main verticals - publishing & consulting. Our daily news and insights digital publication Thred.com, is shaped by youth culture and powered by social change. Our Gen Z consulting division ThredMedia.com, helps brands, agencies and research houses understand and connect with young audiences in innovative, planet-positive ways.

Tell me about the role?

As Thred Media’s Account Executive, you'll generate new business, manage client interactions, and oversee the sales process, from initial outreach to strategy formulation.

You will also be client-facing, providing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual deliverables. With support from the team, our clients will look to you for comms, account guidance, and brand consultancy. 

You’ll support the client process and the marketing team from pitching to delivering and everything in between.

Primary:

• Research potential clients and agencies, develop targeted email campaigns, and manage communications throughout the sales funnel
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging industry knowledge and market trends
• Communicate with clients via email, instant messaging platforms, phone and video calls
• Consult clients on brand initiatives, content, events, strategies, and more
• Share client information and briefs with the team, liaising between departments to complete projects
• Collaborate with other creative, marketing, production, and publishing team members to develop on-brand, on-brief content
• Track, monitor, and report account coverage, regularly sharing with the team milestones, flags, and updates
• Receive and assess client feedback to continuously work toward client satisfaction
• Practice problem-solving techniques to address client concerns

Secondary:

• Assisting with social media and production teams as and when
• Identify upselling opportunities within the current or future scope of work
• Serve as a brand ambassador and connecting with our audiences online
• Develop content for paid marketing campaigns, execute the strategy
• Analyse performance metrics for LinkedIn, Substack and social media posts

We're looking for:

• A marketing degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with CRM and creative tools such as Hubspot, SalesForce, Apollo.io, RocketReach, Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
• 1+ years experience with a robust understanding of sales and marketing
• Effective planning, coordinating and organisational skills
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
• An up-to-date knowledge of social media and marketing trends
• Enthusiastic and positive team player – we’re a small team and are looking for someone proactive and keen to get stuck in!

Work Schedule:

• Full Time
• 10am-6pm
• Hybrid (WFH Mondays & Fridays)

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Bar Cart Thursdays (cocktails, alcohol-free beverages, snacks etc)
• Central London office - five/ten minute walk from Bond Street, Green Park and Oxford Circus stations

Sound like you? Send your CV and cover letter with the subject line: ‘Account Executive - Full Name’ outlining why you’re a good fit for the team to: