Senior Account Executive, Strategic Brands

Axicom

WHO WE ARE: We are Axicom, part of WPP, an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. We bring together a diverse team of PR professionals passionate about integrated communications and telling the transformative stories of technology. With offices in the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Brazil, and Mexico, we are the largest global agency specializing in tech communication.   We're proud to be recently recognized as Agency of the Future, Disruptive Agency of the Year, and Best PR Network to Work For (EMEA). This underscores our commitment to innovation, growth, and fostering a collaborative culture. Since 1994, we've delivered ground-breaking campaigns for the world's most innovative tech companies, and we are always seeking new talent to join our team of Futurists. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.    More about the role  We are an award-winning team of PR pros who are proud to be PRovoke’s Technology Agency of the Year in 2025 at the EMEA Sabre Awards. We bring together a diverse group of people who share a passion and deep understanding of the technology landscape and tech storytelling and we are looking for new talent to join our team.   Axicom delivers communication campaigns for some of the world’s most innovative technology companies. From offices in Amsterdam, Austin, Los Angeles, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Stockholm, Axicom designs, builds, and delivers ground-breaking and thought-provoking campaigns. We offer our clients PR consultancy, creative strategy, media relations, influencer engagement, content, digital marketing, and integrated communications.  As a Senior Account Executive at Axicom, you will work with leading consumer  technology businesses who are shaping how we live and work.  This role is perfect for an ambitious individual a few years into their PR career, who is looking to become a consumer technology specialist. You’ll be working with a team launching the latest smartphones and fitness tech products and delivering creative press office and campaign stories across gaming and smart home brands.   We’re looking for someone who has a passion for the tech space, so if you are a gamer, a gadget nerd or just someone who loves working in the consumer tech landscape this is the role for you. Someone who loves the thrill of securing coverage in today’s media landscape, is always reading the newest substack or hunting out the latest YouTuber for their clients,  enjoys heading to trade shows across the world and who has the attention to detail and creative mindset to deliver stand out events, experiences and campaigns and wants to be part of a team that always goes the extra mile.   We are an agency of Futurists not Followers, so if you are top of your game, ambitious and wanting to work with people who are looking to the future of comms now. This is the role for you.   Our London Office Axicom has a significant presence in London, as one of our global office locations, enabling us to deliver ground-breaking campaigns for our clients.  What you'll do  * Media relations: Own media relationships with consumer technology, lifestyle and national press, be a go to in the team for the press we need to be speaking to, building on relationships you already have and establishing new ones. You’ll have a good bank of contacts and want to grow this further.   * Writing: You’ll be writing press releases, media pitches and developing smart content for your clients. We want someone who knows how to tell a story that media will love and clients will sign off    * Client communications: You’ll confidently build relationships with clients, speaking to them regularly as the main point of contact on specific projects, joining weekly calls and proactively updating them on activity taking place. We firmly believe the best work happens when we act as one team with our clients and want engaging, confident people who want build professional relationships with their clients.    * Proactivity: Spot media opportunities, cultural trends and points of interest for your clients, identify ways to creatively solve problems and contribute proactively to your accounts  * Account organisation: You will help your team keep accounts organised, update clients in timely ways and be aware and proactive in keeping your account leads updated  * Media interest: Outside of specific pitches and sell ins you will be expected to foster an interest in the UK media landscape from following relevant journalists to your clients, reading media relevant to clients and actively sharing with your teams   * Team player: Play an active and helpful part in client teams and broader Axicom initiatives, demonstrating effective time management and acting as an agency ambassador.  Experience that contributes to success  * Established early career PR experience, two years or more experience across the consumer lifestyle or consumer technology sectors  * A strong interest in the UK consumer technology landscape and UK media   * Proven ability to execute and manage media sell ins, work on multiple clients and strong interpersonal skills   * Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks at any one time and excellent time management skills  * Solid writing skills with experience in writing press materials    * Energetic and passionate about PR & communications   * High levels of Intelligence, Initiative, and Integrity, with an ambition to create award-winning work.   #LI-SF1           YOU BELONG AT AXICOM: Our vision is for Axicom, a Burson Group company, to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Axicom, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our  Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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Smartly

Senior Account Executive will be reporting to the Director of Northern Europe, you will own and shape Smartly's Retail & Finance strategy across the UK market. This is more than a new business role - the Senior Account Executive will become the face of Smartly within the UK Retail & Finance industry, leveraging your executive network and market expertise to establish Smartly as the partner of choice for leading Finance & retailers. While Retail & Finance is the clear primary focus, experience and relationships within Financial Services and Automotive will be highly valued, enabling you to identify opportunities across adjacent enterprise verticals. The Senior Account Executive be empowered to operate with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with Product, Solution Consulting, Onboarding, Customer Success, Marketing, and Leadership to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. ABOUT SMARTLY Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming how brands create, manage, and optimize digital advertising. Our platform unifies media, creative, and intelligence to help the world's leading brands achieve exceptional business outcomes across today's largest digital channels. We're looking for an exceptional Senior Account Executive to become Smartly's Retail & Finance Industry Lead in the UK—a highly strategic role responsible for accelerating our growth within one of our most important verticals. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Lead Smartly's go-to-market strategy for the UK Retail & Finance sector, building our presence and reputation across enterprise Finance & retailers. * Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on acquiring and growing relationships with leading UK Retail & Finance brands. * Leverage an established network of senior decision-makers across Retail & Finance , with additional relationships in Financial Services and Automotive viewed as a significant advantage. * Build trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior leaders across Marketing, Digital, Finance , Media, and Technology. * Lead complex, consultative sales engagements from prospecting through negotiation and close. * Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams—including Product, Solution Consultants, Onboarding, and Customer Success—to ensure customers realise value throughout their journey. * Represent Smartly at industry events and become a recognised voice within the UK Retail & Finance ecosystem. * Deliver accurate forecasting and maintain a healthy pipeline across strategic enterprise accounts. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR REQUIRED * Significant experience driving enterprise sales and strategic customer growth within the UK market. * A well-established network of senior relationships across leading UK Retail &/or Finance organisations. * Experience gained within a high-growth SaaS company, advertising technology or marketing technology business, or at a leading digital or social media platform (such as Meta, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google, or similar) * Demonstrated success navigating complex enterprise buying cycles and engaging executive stakeholders. * A highly autonomous, self-directed approach, with the ability to build pipeline and execute independently. * Exceptional collaboration skills, with a proven track record of partnering cross-functionally across Sales, Product, Solutions Consulting, Onboarding, and Customer Success. * Outstanding commercial acumen, executive presence, and consultative selling skills. PREFERRED * Additional experience or executive relationships within the Financial Services and/or Automotive sectors * Strong understanding of digital advertising, commerce, retail media, and the evolving AI-driven marketing landscape. SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE You are recognised as a trusted advisor within the Retail & Finance industry and bring credibility with senior decision-makers across the UK's largest brands. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you have the freedom to shape strategy, build executive relationships, and influence outcomes. Equally comfortable working independently and collaborating across functions, you'll help position Smartly as the leading AI-powered advertising platform for UK Finance & retailers while unlocking growth opportunities across complementary sectors such as Financial Services and Automotive. ABOUT SMARTLY Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it. Visit Smartly to learn more. The processing of your information is described in our Candidate Privacy Notice.

Mirakl

About Mirakl:   Founded in 2012, Mirakl has been at the forefront of marketplace innovation, empowering every business to compete in the platform economy. Today, Mirakl’s operating system combines an enterprise marketplace solution (Mirakl Platform) that enables retailers and B2B organizations to launch, scale, and operate marketplaces and dropship, AI-powered multichannel selling (Mirakl Connect), retail media (Mirakl Ads) and an agentic commerce infrastructure (Mirakl Nexus). With dual headquarters in Boston and Paris, Mirakl helps a global ecosystem of 450+ marketplaces (B2C and B2B) and a network of over 100k third-party marketplace sellers. Brands like Macy’s, Decathlon, Carrefour, Asos, and Airbus Helicopters use Mirakl to grow their businesses in new and remarkable ways.   For more information, visit www.mirakl.com.   Mirakl in Numbers: * 🗓️ Founded in 2012 | Member of French Tech Next40 * 👥 750+ employees in 9 offices worldwide: Paris, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Boston, London, Munich, New York, Sydney, Tokyo   Our Values: Working at Mirakl means accelerating your career alongside ambitious, passionate, and supportive colleagues. We're proud of the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that make our teams unique.   Our 5 values guide how we collaborate: * 💡 Work Hard Together: Teamwork and collaboration are the foundation of our success * 🏆 Get Things Done:  We prioritize action and efficiency for impactful results * 🚀 Go Above & Beyond:  We tackle challenges proactively and always aim for excellence * 🎓 Succeed Through Expertise: Knowledge sharing and continuous learning are core to our culture * 🤝 Satisfy & Empower Clients: We're committed to our clients' success   SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – MIRAKL ADS   1. THE TEAM YOU'LL JOIN You'll be part of our AMER Ads team led by Octavie Gosselin, VP Ads. The team consists of 5 professionals covering the AMER region. Together, you'll be empowering businesses to monetise their ecommerce traffic across both marketplace and first-party offerings, while delivering greater value to advertisers, marketplace sellers, and publishers.   2. YOUR IMPACT * Own quota attainment across your AMER territory by developing and executing a structured, repeatable go-to-market sales strategy for Mirakl Ads, focused on new customer acquisition within the retailer and marketplace operator segment * Drive the full end-to-end sales cycle (typically 5–9 months) across all stages: prospecting and outbound engagement, discovery and business case development, technical validation with Solutions Engineering, commercial negotiation with procurement and legal, and contract closure * Build deep expertise in Mirakl Ads and act as a trusted advisor on retail media monetisation strategies, sponsored product mechanics, and advertiser ROI — positioning Mirakl's differentiators against competing retail media solutions * Navigate complex retailer organisations to build and maintain senior-level relationships with the key decision-makers driving retail media initiatives, including Chief Digital Officers, VP/Heads of eCommerce, Heads of Retail Media or Monetisation, and CMOs * Own and grow a healthy, multi-stage pipeline by partnering closely with Solutions Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and Legal to accelerate deal progression and ensure a smooth transition to onboarding post-signature   3. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE Experience: * Proven sales track record in ad-tech, retail media, or SaaS solutions, with consistent quota over-achievement * Deep understanding of the marketplace and advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, ad servers, APIs, and data-driven advertising solutions * Demonstrated ability to prioritise pipeline and accelerate sales cycles to meet quarterly targets * Experience navigating complex B2B sales situations requiring ROI demonstration and solution-selling approaches Skills: * Strategic sales planning * Retail media expertise * Solution selling * Stakeholder management * Pipeline management   4. TOOLS USED * CRM: Salesforce * Sales intelligence: LinkedIn Sales Navigator * Sales enablement: Confluence * Conversation intelligence: Gong * AI assistant: Dust * Workflow automation: N8N   5. OUR HIRING PROCESS We warmly encourage you to apply to any of our roles, even if you think you're not an exact match. Please click the "Apply" button to submit your application — this helps us make the best possible assessment and get back to you as quickly as possible. Here's what to expect: 1. Introductory call – An initial screen with one of our recruiters to discuss your background and motivations, and to answer your questions about Mirakl Ads, the team, and the role 2. Hiring Manager interview – Meet the hiring manager to discuss your experience, problem-solving approach, and impact, including an exploration of how you succeed through expertise 3. Values interviews – Meet with 3 team members from different functions to explore your alignment with our core values and ways of working 4. Sales pitch exercise – Present to a panel composed of the hiring team members who have interviewed you throughout the process 5. Final decision & offer – We consolidate feedback quickly and aim to share decisions without delay. If successful, we'll walk you through the offer details, benefits, and next steps   📍 This role is based in Boston or New York. We offer hybrid and fully remote contracts. Below you will find the reasonably estimated annual On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role. OTE reflects total target compensation, reflective of base salary and variable compensation (e.g., commission or bonus). Your starting compensation within this range will be based on your relevant skills, experience, and education, with any future adjustments informed by role scope, performance, and internal pay equity. In addition, Mirakl offers a wide range of competitive benefits including health, dental, 401(k) match plan, commuter, and PTO. Find out more about our benefits here. OTE Pay Range $247,500—$313,500 USD We welcome collaborators with their diverse perspectives and experiences to power us forward. These often far exceed conventional job requirements and help us create a culture of continuous learning. If you’re ready to join a global leader powering digital transformation for 450+ of the world’s most innovative retailers and B2B organizations. As part of our recruitment process, Mirakl processes your personal data to review and manage your application and, where appropriate, to consider your profile for future opportunities. You can exercise your data protection rights at any time, and as further detailed in our policies. For more information about how we process your personal data and your rights, please consult our Recruitment Privacy Notice, here in English and here in French.  We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to help streamline our hiring process, including screening applications, analyzing resumes, and assessing responses. While AI helps us work efficiently, all final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information, visit our AI Guidelines for Candidates and Interviews.