Account Executive – UK&I - LinkedIn Marketing Solutions

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 is based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hybrid working model. 

We are looking for an Account Executive to join LinkedIn Marketing Solutions within our Online Sales Organization. In this role, you will manage a large portfolio of advertisers, helping them achieve meaningful marketing outcomes while growing long‑term, sustainable revenue for LinkedIn. 

You will operate with increasing independence, apply strong judgment in prioritization, and consistently connect LinkedIn’s solutions to customer business objectives using a value‑led, outcomes‑focused approach. 

What You’ll Do 

Drive Revenue & Portfolio Growth 

• Own and grow a portfolio of advertisers, consistently achieving or exceeding quarterly revenue targets 

• Identify expansion opportunities through optimization, upsell, and adoption of always‑on, full‑funnel strategies 

• Maintain strong pipeline management and forecast accuracy to deliver predictable results 

Act as a Trusted Marketing Partner 

• Understand customers’ short‑term business goals and translate them into effective marketing strategies 

• Lead value‑based conversations that focus on outcomes, not just products 

• Use insights and performance signals to proactively identify risk, opportunity, and next best actions 

Apply Optimization & Solution Expertise 

• Demonstrate strong optimization skills to improve campaign performance and unlock incremental growth 

• Deliver a high‑quality end‑to‑end customer experience across planning, activation, and optimization 

• Educate customers on best practices across objectives, formats, and funnel stages 

Execute with Sales Excellence 

• Effectively plan and prioritize across a high‑volume book of business using data and performance signals 

• Maintain accurate CRM hygiene and forecasting discipline 

• Meet or exceed defined business KPIs with minimal day‑to‑day oversight 

Collaborate & Grow 

• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (e.g. Solutions, Customer Success, Operations) to drive client success 

• Share best practices and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture 

• Embrace feedback, learning, and continuous development 

Basic Qualifications 

• 3+ years’ experience in a quota‑carrying sales role 

• 3+ years’ experience in client‑facing roles managing customer relationships 

• 2+ years’ experience in digital marketing, media sales, or account management 

• Business fluency in English 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience selling into the UK & Irish market 

• Proven ability to grow existing customers through value‑based selling and optimization 

• Strong understanding of digital marketing fundamentals and performance metrics 

• Experience managing a high‑volume portfolio in a fast‑paced environment 

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities 

• Experience using CRM systems for pipeline and forecast management 

Suggested Skills:   

• Prioritization & Time Management   

• Communication & Presentation Skills   

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills    

• Strategic Planning and Execution    

• Stakeholder Management 

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