
Awin · London
Purpose of position Our Key Account Management team is looking for an Account Manager to assist in leading the affiliate programme for Boots UK, one of the UK'...
Purpose of position
Our Key Account Management team is looking for an Account Manager to assist in leading the affiliate programme for Boots UK, one
of the UK's most recognised health and beauty retailers. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your strategic, analytical,
and relationship management skills while driving growth through innovative affiliate partnerships.
As the day-to-day point of contact for Boots UK on the Awin network, you will provide expert guidance on affiliate marketing best
practices, with a particular focus on upper-funnel activity, including content publishers, influencers, and editorial
partnerships. Working closely with the wider Awin Boots team, including the Client Strategy Lead, Lower Funnel Account Manager,
Senior Account Manager, AdOps team, and the Boots Upper Funnel Specialist and Executive, you will identify opportunities to expand
reach, engage new audiences, and drive both brand awareness and performance growth.
You will be responsible for developing, activating and nurturing relationships with key content and influencer subnetwork
partners, and delivering insight-led recommendations to optimise programme performance. As an active member of the Team Boots, you
will bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to help Boots UK maximise affiliate revenue while strengthening its presence
across the upper-funnel affiliate ecosystem.
Key Tasks
client
improving activity
Awin Boots team in the creation of quarterly and yearly strategies
for Boots within upper funnel
upper funnel
the best use of these
Skills & Expertise
skills
Our Offer
at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.
support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.
to work across Awin regions
professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development.
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our
colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and
authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the
employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and
experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here:
axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal
development.
Purpose of position Working as a Global Account Manager and using the award winning Awin network, you will be responsible for managing the affiliate campaigns of some of our global clients. This role involves managing a number of global retail clients, which in our Global Account Management team, will be some of the most demanding yet interesting affiliate programmes on the network. As the Global Account Manager, you will be part of a global team, both in your office location and part of a wider global client services team, which operate across the Awin territories. You will have the support of a Global Account Executive, so you will need to be able to delegate work as well as working collaboratively with teams across Awin, to ensure the client is getting the best return on their global affiliate programmes and can see the benefit of working with one global affiliate network. This exciting and dynamic role will be responsible for liaising with the global client(s), working closely with Awin Global Account Managers across all territories and act as the main point of contact for global strategic coordination and alignment. You will be responsible for helping to ensure the account management is aligned and consistent across all Awin territories which the client operates in. Quarterly presentations and meetings with the clients and lots of engagement with your affiliates means that this position would suit someone with a superb understanding of the affiliate marketing industry and who thrives in a fast paced, face to face environment. Working with a variety of affiliates you will be able to be creative and strategic in your approach and will need to be unflappable when dealing with challenging situations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking, confident, and dedicated person to join the fast paced and hugely rewarding Global Account Management team. This is a great chance for anyone looking to move into a position of responsibility to gain valuable experience working with some of the biggest global brands on the network. Key Tasks Key responsibilities within this role include: * Manage and optimise assigned accounts to fulfil the needs of the customer. * Implement and advise on affiliate marketing concepts to optimise assigned accounts. * Manage affiliate relationships necessary for the successfully management of assigned programs. * Take a pro-active approach in solving issues with assigned clients, escalating issues to the appropriate team level when necessary. * Train clients in the operation of affiliate programs in preparation for launch support handovers. * Work independently to produce all necessary account management documentation and reporting. * Produce regular and bespoke reports on assigned programs. * Provide support to senior team members in the management of larger brand clients when necessary. * Attend appropriate client and networking events to enhance client relationship development. * Lead on the global affiliate strategy across all territories for your assigned global client(s) * Act as an extension of the client’s team, bringing innovative ideas and strategic direction * Building close partnerships with key global affiliates, ensuring service is replicated and aligned in each territory that the client operates in within Awin * Co-ordinate and work together with Awin Account Managers to execute globally aligned strategy, ensuring a high level of service is maintained across all markets * Ensure good account management practices are being delivered effectively by team members at all times and share best practice/knowledge across all markets Whilst the above is a guide to general expectation of the role, we expect this position to evolve allowing you greater scope to gain both knowledge and experience within the online and affiliate market place. As a hard-working member of the team, it is anticipated that you will in time use the skills developed in this role to form a solid basis for upward progression within the company. Skills & Expertise To be successful you will need to meet the below requirements. * +-2 years’ account management experience in a relevant digital marketing role. * Possess strong and professional communication (both verbal and written) and an ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely in both English * Understanding of the affiliate marketing industry * Understanding of how affiliate marketing fits within the context of the wider online marketing mix. * Effective handling and/or escalation of issues within assigned accounts. * Proven track record of successful client and team relationship building, including strong networking skills. * Experience presenting commercial content to internal and external groups. * An approachable and unflappable manner, and ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Ability to self-motivate and work to optimise assigned accounts without day-to-day guidance. Our Offer * Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. * Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model, designed to foster collaboration, trust, and autonomy. * Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace at home. * Pension: We make regular contributions to support your retirement savings. * Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for a range of health, vision and dental treatments. * Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Schemes: Save on commuting costs through tax-efficient schemes for electric vehicle leasing and bike purchase. * Workplace Nursery Benefit: Save on childcare costs through a salary sacrifice scheme with tax and National Insurance savings. In addition, you’ll benefit from our global offering, including health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and development via Awin Academy, and peer-to-peer recognition programmes. Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development. #LI-MM1
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As a Commercial Account Executive - DACH (f/m/d), you’ll drive Contentful’s growth by leading the end-to-end sales process with our top-tier clients. You’ll be instrumental in driving adoption and engagement, finding new revenue opportunities, and creating customer enablement initiatives within a few named accounts. You’ll work closely with our partnership and customer success team to lead a consultative sales process, engaging with professional developers and business leaders in the DACH markets. This role will require you to be in our Central London office 4 times a week. 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A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days * Time off to care for and focus on your growing family * Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career * Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties * An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health * A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement * New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best WHO ARE WE? Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real-time experimentation, powering next-generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide. EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE! “Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information, such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc, through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reach out to us at security-esk@contentful.com with any information you may have. By clicking “Apply for this job,” I acknowledge that I have read the “Contentful’s Candidate Privacy Notice” and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
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You’ll work closely with our partnership and customer success team to lead a consultative sales process by speaking to professional developers and business leaders. WHAT TO EXPECT? * Self-generation of the pipeline through outbound motions in conjunction with marketing and BDR teams to help create new opportunities in regional accounts * Drive expansion opportunities with existing clients in UKI territories * Grow existing accounts by leveraging relationships and following our comprehensive “land and expand” sales model * Meet quarterly and annual sales goals by developing an account strategy and pipeline, managing internal and client processes, maintaining sales reports, developing market and competitor knowledge, delivering presentations to customers, and creating sales proposals * Manage RFI/RFQ requests with Contentful internal and customer teams * Refine and evolve our "land-and-expand" model in collaboration with Sales, Partnerships, and Customer Success teams * Seek to understand the digital experience challenges of prospects and clients while aligning the ROI of Contentful with those challenges to ensure a value-based selling approach * Work closely with Sales Engineers and Solution Architects to uncover technical challenges and opportunities * Develop innovative proposals, position complex pricing structures, and negotiate contracts and deal-closing requirements quickly and efficiently * Work closely with customer success & marketing teams to ensure that best practices of Contentful are shared and implemented at the respective customer WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL? * 3+ years of experience selling a technical platform working as a Sales Development Representative (SDR), Business Development Representative (BDR), and/or Account Executive * 1+ years of individual quota-carrying experience * 1+ years of growing and expanding existing customer accounts * Demonstrated expertise in closing $60-100k+ opportunities * Ability to drive your own pipeline generation with outbound capabilities Nice to have: * Experience working with Partner ecosystems to work with customers. * Understanding and experience working in product-led growth sales motions * Fluent language skills in any Eastern European language WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? * Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences * Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company * Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family. * We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days * Company paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family * Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career * Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties * An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health * A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement. * New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best. #LI-ONSITE #LI-MM3 WHO ARE WE? Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real-time experimentation, powering next-generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide. EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE! “Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information, such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc, through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reach out to us at security-esk@contentful.com with any information you may have. By clicking “Apply for this job,” I acknowledge that I have read the “Contentful’s Candidate Privacy Notice” and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.