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Account Director

About Us

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on LinkedIn , Twitter and on our Blog .

About the Role

The Account Director will be a crucial member of a growing global sales team that provides outstanding advertising solutions to our clients. You will report to the UK Sales Director.

You will brine and develop new relationships with senior individuals across both media agencies and clients. An important challenge will to educate the local market as to the importance of Twitch, our platform and our audience.

You will excel in a startup culture but have experience in essential strategic account development and look for new ways to create value for the business and team.

You Will:

• A deep understanding of the online market in the UK with a focus on video
• Represent Twitch to a high standard and knowledge and act as a resource for your clients and agencies
• Manage existing and develop new relationships with clients and agencies across endemic and non endemic clients
• A history of selling large-scale media campaigns to both agencies and clients
• Experience selling custom campaigns to agencies
• A strong understanding of programmatic advertising across all markets, giving Twitch a unique position
• Work closely with partners across the business to implement sales strategies and products across markets

You Have:

• 5+ years experience in digital media
• Excellent relationships with media agencies
• Experience in selling large scale campaigns
• Experience in selling custom campaigns to agencies
• Consultative - this is a growth team with huge drive and expectations but we work with our customers
• Exceptional customer service

Bonus Points

• Experience in video market
• A passion for video gaming and the Twitch community

Perks

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Amazon Employee Discount
• Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships)
• Lunch Served Four Times a Week
• Free Snacks & Beverages

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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