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Hybrid Account Director (Government and Not for Profit) - Talent Solutions - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid Account Director (Government and Not for Profit) - Talent Solutions - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

09-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Go Negotiation Sales Prospecting

Job Specifications

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centred on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

This role will be based in London, England.

LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and every day millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world's workforce in ways no other company can. We're much more than a digital resume; we transform lives through innovative products and technology.

In this sales role, you will have full-cycle responsibility for both driving new business and maintaining an existing book of client relationships. This role focuses on delivering value to Government and Not for Profit organisations across the UK market.

Our team operates like a start-up, so we are looking for candidates with entrepreneurial DNA. You can handle ambiguity and improvise new processes when needed. You are solutions-oriented, have a growth mindset. This role will provide the opportunity to put your own stamp on this territory. Experience implementing a ‘Go To Market’ strategy for Public Sector in this region would position the ideal candidate up for success.

Responsibilities:

Establish executive-level relationships
Manage existing and new customer relationships for revenue and relationship growth both over the phone and in-person meetings
Maintain prospecting activity to build a healthy pipeline and increase revenue/market share
Develop and execute a strategic plan for the territory and provide reliable forecasts
Act as a brand evangelist to improve awareness & understanding of LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Close new business consistently at or above quota level
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional sales partners

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

4+ years of sales experience in a quota carrying role

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a hybrid sales role, managing both existing clients as well as driving new business acquisitions
Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close high-level business in a complex sales environment
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others
Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills
Experience in Education or e-Learning sales
Experience selling software, IT, e-Learning or recruiting solutions
Experience working with clients in not for profit or local governments

Additional Information

Suggested Skills

Communication
Negotiation
Forecasting
Pipelining

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About the Company

Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful. With more than 1 billion members worldwide, including executives from every Fortune 500 company, LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. The company has a diversified business model with revenue coming from Talent Solutions, Marketing Solutions, Sales Solutions and Premium Subscriptions products. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, LinkedIn has offices across the globe.. Know more