Account Executive

This position is based in our 605 Third Ave NYC office on a hybrid schedule. 

The LIONS Commercial Partnerships team is seeking an Account Executive to join our team. This role will report directly into the Senior Account Manager support the wider team of Account Managers and work with building world-class experience for global advertising and creativity clients.  

The LIONS Commercial Partnerships team works directly with clients year-round and is responsible for driving revenue consistently against our events product portfolio. This person will be tasked with supporting key accounts in partnerships with the Senior Account Manager.  

This award winning team works with world class clients such as LinkedIn Amazon Spotify Adobe TikTok Pinterest and more on creative partnership solutions. 

We provide a full service working with the client from initial introduction through signing a contract to delivering their partnership on site and digitally. We are looking for an ambitious Account Executive who has the ability to manage multiple projects has an eye for creativity and new ideas who wants to work with suppliers and partners to deliver ambitious projects in an organised and high-quality manner.  

Successful candidates will have a year or more experience in either a sales marketing or relevant industry environment and are motivated by a fast-paced and autonomous role but were open to all applicants with a passion for Creativity. Our excellent team of Commercial Managers will arm you with the training & support you need to be successful.  

Key attributes for success in this position include top-tier organisation and account management skills excellent written communication curiosity to learn about the creative & marketing industry and project management capabilities

Qualifications :

• Coordinate projects and schedules for Senior Account Manager to support client management 

• Support account growth and new business development by attending calls taking notes drafting contracts creating sales presentations and developing new business outreach 

• Support Senior Account Manager in liaising with internal LIONS teams including operations marketing content awards & finance.  

• Assist with accurate contact pipeline and activity information in Salesforce.  

• On-site operational support during the Cannes Lions Festival period including direct liaison with clients and suppliers.  

• The ability to independently manage smaller clients in addition to supporting the Senior Account Manager  

• Willing and able to travel for necessary event operations site visits planning to both our London UK HQ office and Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes France.  

• Responsible for achieving the designated Account Executive performance target.  
   

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. 

Additional Information :

Skills experience & qualifications required 

• Interest and/or experience in the advertising tech and creative industries.  

• Excellent literacy and numeric skills required.  

• Confident verbal communications skills.  

• Computer literate use of Google Microsoft Suite and internal CRM will be required  

• 1 years experience in a sales or a sales focused customer facing environment with evidence of demonstrable success and growth necessary.  

Second language skills are not required although French and/or Spanish would be of significant added value.  

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at 

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive supportive and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years plus 10 national holidays a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits including a 401k match health vision and dental insurance parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

This role offers a base salary of $ plus commission. 

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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This post will expire by 3/13/2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time