Salary & Commission
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (plus commission, plus bonus scheme) depending on experience and income targets.
Commission: 5% of outbound, 2.5% of inbound
Target:
* Self-generated leads - £300,000 per annum in income.
* Support on converting inbound leads.
About AKG Media:
AKG Media is the leading influencer marketing agency for the AI and tech industry. We help AI and tech brands drive brand awareness and revenue through efficient influencer marketing campaigns.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve worked with some of the leading AI brands in the world, such as Gamma.app, Invideo AI, Adcreative.ai, Opus.clip, Ideogram, Superlist and many more.
AKG Media is a groundbreaking new agency that is growing rapidly. You’ll have the chance to join us at an exciting stage of our development and play a leading role in shaping the development and growth of the agency.
At the heart of AKG Media’s mission is its investment in our team and its commitment to giving each employee all the benefits they would have if they owned the agency themselves.
We’re now looking for a Director of Client Acquisition to own our growth engine, close high-quality clients, and lead our sales team as we scale.
Our primary target is US-based AI companies so experience in the US market is essential.
Perks and Benefits
* £200 grant for home setup.
* 100% remote role
* A tenure-based bonus scheme increases each year.
* Commission for new business leads.
* Spot bonuses for individuals securing contract renewals and additional fees from existing clients.
* Be one of the early members to shape and build the team and its vision.
* Annual book allowance
* 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Increases every year
* Wellbeing/ Mental health days off.
* A strong culture of self-development and education
* Flexible working hours - must work core hours of 9 - 3 pm but can be flexible for remaining hours as long as 8 hours of work is being completed daily
* Phone bill covered.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement a scalable client acquisition engine across outbound email, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
* You will be responsible for building and maintaining our system from the ground up.
* Lead cold outreach campaigns using modern tools such as Clay, Smartlead, Apollo, and more
* Manage and continuously optimise the sales pipeline, ensuring high-quality lead conversion
* Define and iterate on our ICP and develop segment-specific messaging and playbooks
* Develop outreach SOPs and test new acquisition channels and data sources
* Take ownership of deals from initial contact through to close
* Work with campaign team to build bespoke proposals, lead discovery, and negotiate commercial terms
* Track and report on acquisition KPIs
* Recruit, train, and manage a small team of SDRs and Account Executives within the first 3–6 months
* Lead weekly sales stand-ups and performance reviews
* Keep ahead of the latest client acquisition strategies, tools, and techniques in B2B sales
* Test and implement emerging technology for sales automation, personalisation, and outreach
* Explore opportunities for growth via partnerships, referrals, and content-driven lead generation
* Leading the pitch process for signing clients.
* Lead in engaging the wider team in generating new business.
Other Day-to-Day Responsibilities include:
* Keeping an eye out for new companies to add to our target lists.
* Hunting for new access routes into prospect companies.
* Helping develop scripts and messaging that facilitates expansion of our overall organisation.
* Providing feedback to the campaign team about what you feel will lead to increased revenue and improved client retention.
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in B2B client acquisition, ideally within an agency, SaaS, or tech environment
* Experience targeting the US market for client acquisition.
* Proven track record of building acquisition systems and closing £4,000–£80,000+/month deals
* In-depth knowledge of the latest AI, outbound sales tools and processes
* Experience managing or mentoring a sales/BDR team
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp commercial instinct
* Confident self-starter who thrives in a high-autonomy environment
Desirable
* Background in performance or influencer marketing
* Understanding of the SaaS and AI landscape
Who will be successful in this role?A
* An excellent communicator who can effectively convey ideas and emotions via email, phone, video conferencing and in-person interactions.
* Someone who is passionate about building relationships.
* A life-long learner who prioritises learning and development and strives for growth.
* A strategic thinker who loves solving puzzles.
* Someone who is deeply inquisitive.
Why join AKG Media?
* We’re at the cutting edge of the AI revolution.
* Remote and flexible: Work from anywhere with the freedom to run your own day.
* We invest in best-in-class technology and workflows to ensure you’re able to thrive in your role.