Account Manager / Project Manager

An established and award winning Digital Marketing agency based in Birmingham is recruiting for an Account Manager and a Project Manager. Their services include Marketing Strategy, Creative, Design & Build and Social Media Strategy.

As an Account Manager you will work with top level clients in their key accounts. You will need to understand client requirements and objectives and get the best out of your internal team, enabling you to present the most effective solution back to the client. Getting under the skin of the client is essential, understanding the audience, the industries and the issues. You aren’t afraid of challenging clients’ assumptions and uncover innovative solutions. You can spot opportunities to grow your clients, with or without a direct brief.

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, oversee and finalise projects according to their deadlines, and budget. This includes liaison with the internal team and external resources (freelancers, third party suppliers etc.) in order to deliver projects according to plan. This role also requires management of the client to collect assets, obtain approvals at different stages of the project etc.

You must be extremely organised, personable and have a keen attention to detail. Time, budget and quality are the three vital focus areas for this role.

Required Experience

 Previous online experience (ideally within an agency environment)

 The ability to absorb complicated briefs quickly

 Outstanding track record in client services management

 Strong budget management and financial planning skills applied to effective account management

 The ability to work on a number of projects at the same time

 Client liaison and negotiation skills

 Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

 Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills

 The ability to work on several projects simultaneously to the highest standard

 Highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships at all levels of client management

 Ability to analyse and understand client business and identify new business opportunities

 Ability to convert identified opportunities into new revenue streams

 In-depth knowledge of brand and marketing strategy and tactics

 Highly organised in approach to work and team management

 The ability to think creatively and passionately

 Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of Birminghams leading, award winning Digital Marketing agencies. They are offering a competitive basic of £30-35k, please with your CV or call Dan at Alexander Chapel to discuss.