TGI Account Director

TGI Account Director page is loaded TGI Account Directorlocations: London, Grays Inn Roadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R098152Kantar Media is a global leader in data, insights, and consulting services, specialising in media measurement, audience analysis, and advertising effectiveness. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, our data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. We help brands, agencies, and media owners navigate the complex world of media and advertising through cutting-edge technology and deep expertise. Our presence in over 80 countries and innovative approach has earned us a global reputation for delivering actionable insights that shape the future of the media landscape. Job Details Account Director TGI - UK&IAn exciting opportunity to join an industry leading team, representing one of the world's largest media research businesses. We work with high profile media owners, agencies and advertisers including: Global, Sky, Disney, Channel 4, WPP, Omnicom and Publicis. With a strong portfolio of data and insight solutions, Kantar Media TGI is amongst the most successful and reputable media research businesses in the UK.We are looking for an exceptional Account Director who shares our passion for media, advertising and commercial insight and the impact it has on our client's creative and commercial success. As Account Director, you will be responsible for partnering with our top tier clients to drive the growth of both our subscription and custom insight business for your client portfolio.The ideal candidate will also have people management experience and will lead and mentor a small team of Account Managers/Consultants. Who you are: Energetic, personable, dedicated and endlessly curious Collaborative, resilient and results driven. Get's a real sense of satisfaction from taking on client challenges and delivering solutions A confident and articulate communicator, both written and orally. Has proud attention to detail and holds themselves to high standards A self-starter, but also embraces collaboration and is a team player. Entrepreneurial and solutions focused A strong networker Requirements Proven account management experience, ideally in a media, research, data, consulting, or similar business Experience managing multi stakeholder accounts and negotiating with senior representatives Experience with Procurement processes is a distinct advantage A deep understanding and interest in the worlds of media and advertising A consultative and strategic approach to clients, an active listener who identifies and closes opportunities Experience managing and developing people. You are highly organised and manage your time effectively You consider yourself a 'people person' and get a buzz from meeting new people, both virtually and in person You enjoy developing relationships with people and have experience creating successful long-term partnerships. A self-starter who proactively seeks new opportunities to learn and develop You love being part of a team and contributing to making great things happen! Manage a portfolio of top tier media and agency accounts. Deliver first-class account management to retain and grow revenue Negotiate renewal contracts at a senior level - renewing data, insight, digital activation, and software agreements Look for opportunities to warm leap within your clients, supporting new budget holders with impactful solutions Develop strategic account plans to meet revenue and performance KPIs Build trusted advisor relationships with clients by knowing, networking and nurturing Collaborate with internal teams bringing ideas and the voice of the client to shape how we do things. Lead and mentor your direct reports, joining meetings, supporting on strategic account plans to enable them to learn from your experience. Represent the business at industry events Maintain accurate and timely CRM records and financial reporting, providing accurate forecasts.If reading this excites you, then you sound like a TGIer, come join us! Country United KingdomWe pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do.And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar Media.# KANTAR MEDIA Kantar Media is a global leader in media research. Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation enables us to deliver trusted data to those seeking to better understand the rapidly evolving media landscape and equip them with greater confidence in media decision making.This includes audience measurement (reporting all viewing on all platforms), consumer targeting with TGI, and in-depth advertising intelligence.Our versatility, scale, technology and expertise enable our 5000 people across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America and Africa to understand audiences and help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.