Cision

About the Company

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data-driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning brands and products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

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Company Name

Cision

Job Title

Account Director (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Job Title: Account Director (Maternity Cover) Role Summary: Lead revenue growth and strategic partnership development for key Cision and Brandwatch accounts within a defined territory. Own end‑to‑end account lifecycle, driving upsell, cross‑sell, and retention while forecasting and achieving revenue targets. Expectations: - Achieve monthly and annual revenue and performance targets. - Build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders. - Deliver clear territory sales plans and accurate forecasting. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a portfolio of high‑value clients across Media Analysis, Monitoring, Database, Insights, Social, and Professional Services. - Develop and execute account plans aligned with client budgets and growth potential. - Identify and secure upsell and cross‑sell opportunities. - Forecast revenue, monitor pipeline health, and proactively mitigate shortfalls. - Maintain consistent, high‑contact client communication and engagement. - Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Operations, Client Services, and Product teams to drive satisfaction and growth. - Provide structured client feedback to product and strategy teams. - Ensure accurate, timely use of CRM for forecasting and visibility. Required Skills: - Proven record of exceeding revenue and performance targets. - Strong communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels. - Ability to build and sustain relationships with key decision makers. - Proactive problem‑solving and commercial negotiation capabilities. - Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering measurable value. - Results‑driven, outcome‑oriented approach. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred but not mandatory). - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CSPO, CSM) a plus.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-03-2026