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)
Acast truly is the home of podcasting exclusively representing over 100,000 podcasts from premium publishers such as The BBC, FT, Economist, Guardian, The Times, Tortoise and many more. We have also launched the UK’s most popular podcast ‘My Dad Wrote A Porno’ and work with the very best influencers such as Jessie Ware, Adam Buxton, James Acaster (naturally!) & Chris and Rosie Ramsey.
About the role
As UK Account Executive, you will be based in our office in London, reporting into the Group Business Director. We are looking for a confident & tenacious individual to take a first step into owning and growing their own business patch. This role is ideal for someone who has planning experience in an audio sales house, 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
• Have an individual sales target as well as helping the UK & 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
• Proven desire to work within a fast paced sales environment
• Strong presentation skills and Ccreatively minded
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work well under pressure
• Highly organized Self Starter / motivatorDriven & resilient
• Proficient in using Excel, Word and Google Slides
• Good communication skills: face to face, on phone & in writing
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• A true team player with the ability to work collaboratively
• Ideally knowledgeable about the wider media landscape
• Passionate about podcasts!
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!
What We Do
Acast is the world-leading independent power source of podcasting, offering everything creators and advertisers need to find and nurture relationships with millions of engaged listeners — all within the open podcasting ecosystem.
Acast offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans.
Acast hosts nearly 30,000 podcasts, reaching more than 300 million listeners a month, and has generated more than $100m so far in revenue for creators.
Co-founded by Johan Billgren in 2014, Acast has more than 300 people in 13 markets, including New York, Los Angeles, London and Stockholm.
The company has raised more than $125m in funding, and recent innovations include a partnership with leading membership platform Patreon.
For brilliant podcasters.
For smart advertisers.
For The Stories.
