Image Licensing Executive and/or Account Manager

akg-images is a well-respected picture library specialising in fine art, history and vintage photography. We’re looking for curious, detail-oriented, individuals who love imagery to join our sales and picture research team. 

 Image Licensing Executive / Manager (depending on experience) 

Working as part of the sales team, this role is responsible for supporting existing relationships and building new relationships to achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets and customer satisfaction goals.  In addition, the Licensing / Account Executive will consistently seek opportunities to increase service levels and add value and relevance to the customer offering in support of our core and partner collections. 

 Key Deliverables: 

• Meet and exceed sales targets as assigned. 
• Proactively seek out new business and grow existing business. 
• Maintain service levels and drive revenue through relationship management. 
• License rights to images and service new and existing accounts as assigned. 
• Provide photo research and organise image delivery. 
• Negotiate pricing within established guidelines. 
• Support all pre/post sales activity as and when required. 

 Required Skills & Experience:  

• Prior experience working in sales to targets is essential. 
• Experience selling licensed content or software strongly preferred. 
• Strong picture research ability. 
• Ability to offer exemplary customer service in a results-driven environment. 
• Fully computer literate and able to use the full MS Office suite. 
• A high standard of written and spoken English.  
• Degree or equivalent, preferably with an Art History, History, Classics or similar background.

Personal attributes: 

• Effective and inclusive communicator with strong interpersonal skills: able to communicate well on multiple levels internally, with prospects and with clients.  
• Reliable, organised, and detail orientated. 
• Ability to handle deadlines and multiple clients. 
• Team player: able to work collaboratively with colleagues. 

Salary: Dependent on experience, plus commission. 

Contract type: Permanent, full time. 

Location: akg-images Ltd , Unit 1-2, 42 Beulah Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 3SB 

To apply: Send a cover letter, CV and salary expectations to jonnie@akg-images.co.uk