Overview As Account Manager, Watches & Jewelry at the Financial Times, you will manage and grow a US-based partner portfolio within the luxury segment. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated, insight-led solutions that meet client objectives and drive sustainable revenue. You'll cultivate relationships with brands, agencies and decision-makers, and lead strategic plans across regions and products. This role blends consultative selling with cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, international environment. Your work helps position FT as a trusted partner in the luxury marketplace.
Compensation / Benefits- generous annual leave
- medical cover
- inclusive parental leave packages
- subsidised gym memberships
- hybrid working model
- flexible working pattern requests
Responsibilities- Develop and lead a portfolio of Watches & Jewelry advertisers and agencies to drive revenue growth across FT's commercial offerings
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within Watches & Jewelry and adjacent luxury sectors
- Build trusted relationships with clients, agencies and marketing decision-makers at multiple levels
- Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets while maintaining an active pipeline
- Create strategic account plans identifying growth opportunities across brands, regions and products
- Develop deep expertise in FT's commercial ecosystem to identify opportunities for clients
- Create integrated, insight-led proposals tailored to clients' objectives
- Collaborate with internal specialists to develop multi-platform solutions
- Represent FT as a trusted partner within the global luxury marketplace
- Work with Client Solutions, Commercial Marketing, FT Live, Digital Ad Ops, Performance Marketing and Editorial partners to implement campaigns
Key requirements- 3-5 years in media sales, luxury marketing, advertising, publishing, agency or related commercial role
- Knowledge or strong interest in Watches & Jewelry and luxury marketplace
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering commercial solutions
- Strong understanding of digital advertising, content marketing and integrated media solutions
- Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, international environment
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platform (preferred)
- relationship-building
- communication
- organization
- digital advertising
- content marketing
- integrated media solutions
