Account Manager
Job Description
Bonobo
A small integrated agency has briefed me to find an Account Manager to join their team. They are a truly integrated communications agency, they work on digital, print, email, pos and more for their clients, they work very closely with their clients businesses making sure they provide a wide range of effective solutions.
The role will involve managing the delivery of projects, making sure creative and production teams are working efficiently, alongside this you will be the day to day point of contact for the clients, making sure they are happy with service provided, are kept up to date with project process and also helping them create effective communication strategy.
Being a small independent agency the ideal candidate will be hands on, you will take complete ownership of projects with the support of the Client Service Director, however you will be expected to run projects under your own guidance, making sure clients are aware of all communication collateral that is available to them. It will be a busy role, you will manage two larger clients as well as being involved with some of the agencies smaller clients. You will also be expected to lead the client services team, making sure junior staff are always learning.
Other requirements include:
– To direct and execute strategies for clients
– Develop Existing relationships with clients and drive new business
– Report to Head of Client Services on progress
– Managing a portfolio of accounts
– Awareness of client brand
– Meeting clients brief and budget
– Briefing both technical and creative departments on project details
– Managing client expectations and keeping client up to date on project milestones
– Presenting ideas to clients / client meetings
– Analysis
Standards and Requirements
– Around 2 years experience with a creative agency or media environment
– Brilliant communication skills
– Ability to work alongside 3rd parties
– Excellent IT skills
– Strong time management, the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects
– Strong organisational skills
– The ability to really get stuck into projects and get involved in many aspects of project development when needed
This is an integral role at a small independent agency, if you think you would be a strong candidate please do get in touch to discuss in more detail
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