Senior Account Manager (South)
📍 London/ South East -based (Hybrid) | Travel ~1x/month + up to 4 weekends/year
💰 OTE £34k–£40k | Salary negotiable based on experience
Gaydio is the UK’s biggest radio station for LGBTQ+ people, broadcasting in 13 cities to an weekly audience of over half a million. Our mission is to be the leading LGBTQ+ media, entertainment, and education platform — championing our culture, amplifying voices, and connecting our community.
With continued growth and exciting new partnerships ahead, we’re looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our commercial team in London. This is a key role for a confident, passionate seller who’s ready to lead others, win business, and build campaigns that make a difference. You'll work remotely for this role, with travel to Manchester around once a quarter.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Building and managing your own portfolio of commercial clients
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Line managing 1–2 Account Managers — coaching, motivating and developing their success
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Generating new business — primarily direct, with some agency crossover
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Creating bespoke multi-platform campaigns that engage LGBTQ+ audiences
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Selling on-air, digital and branded content opportunities
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Leading campaigns end-to-end — from pitch and production to delivery and reporting
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Contributing to a 12-month sales strategy with the leadership team
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Representing Gaydio at events, networking opportunities and brand activity
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Supporting recruitment and future commercial team growth
What We’re Looking For
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A confident, friendly and persuasive communicator
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Proven experience in media, sponsorship or campaign sales (radio experience = bonus)
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Strategic mindset with strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills
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Experience line managing or mentoring others
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Organised and detail-driven, able to manage multiple priorities
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Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
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A natural relationship builder, internally and externally
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Strong digital skills and confidence with numbers (Salesforce experience = bonus)
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A genuine passion for LGBTQ+ inclusion and understanding of queer audiences
Our Values
At Gaydio, our values guide how we work, lead and grow. As a Senior Account Manager, you’ll embody these values every day:
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Authenticity – You show up as yourself and support others to do the same, creating a culture where everyone feels seen, safe, and celebrated.
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Equity – You value inclusive, accessible working environments and champion fair opportunities for your team and community.
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Integrity – You lead with honesty and professionalism, taking accountability and building trust with clients and colleagues alike.
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Excellence – You bring attention to detail, high standards, and a commitment to delivering brilliant work — consistently.
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Ambition – You’re full of ideas, driven to grow, and excited to shape what success looks like in a forward-thinking LGBTQ+ organisation.
What You’ll Get From Us
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Uncapped commission + performance bonuses
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25 days holiday, rising to 30 days with service, plus your birthday off
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Option to buy up to 5 extra holidays each year after your probation
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Free drinks and fruit in our office
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Flexible hybrid working
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Contributory pension scheme
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Ongoing coaching and career development
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Regular team socials including tickets to festivals, concerts and shows
If you’ve got the energy to win business, the creativity to build campaigns, and the leadership to bring others with you — we want to hear from you. Apply now and bring your experience to the UK’s LGBTQ+ station.
