Account Manager

Account Manager | London (Shoreditch)

UNILAD are seeking a smart, and detail-oriented individual to help manage and support our commercial operations. You will be the conductor of our social media campaigns from the moment it is signed of, until it’s delivered and invoiced. A young and innovative media company, our rapidly growing platform connects people to the latest trending stories and news. Based in our London office we offer a competitive salary and monthly social events, and we spend way too much time watching and sharing the most awesome content on the web.

The position requires 2-3 years related experience and is well suited to an individual looking to break into the world of online media and is particularly eager to work in a start up environment. The ideal candidate, will be comfortable in a fast paced and ever changing environment, well organised and will bring energy and passion to everything they do. This is a unique opportunity to learn the operational ropes and have a direct impact in the UK’s fastest growing online media company, and there is plenty of room for growth and advancement. UNILAD’s commercial team is just taking off and we’re looking for the right person to help us grow.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

The day to day management of accounts, implementing campaigns, researching new opportunities, communicating directly with clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of campaigns

• Serve as the client’s primary point of contact for any campaigns or projects — meeting and exceeding client expectations is the priority.
• Work closely with UNILAD’s creative and other cross-functional teams to manage, launch and execute campaigns.
• Collating and analysing results post campaign.
• Develop a thorough understanding of internal tools and processes and become an expert on UNILAD’s commercial processes.
• Effectively communicate UNILAD products and offerings as they relate to client goals.
• Provide reporting and associated analyses specific to UNILAD KPIs and unique client goals.
• Deliver timely custom reports and pitch decks — PowerPoint/Keynote experience is a plus.
• Develop relationships with clients/media partners by phone, email and in person.

Requirements

• 2-3 years accounting handling experience at a media agency or publisher.
• Ability to demonstrate organisation, planning, and execution skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written methods.
• Must possess strong quantitate and analytical skills as well as creative problem solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to different personalise and environments in order to get the job done.
• Passionate about social media.

Nice to have

• Experience in creating proposals for incoming campaigns.
• Creative and strategic in nature with the ability to think outside the box and articulate “big ideas”
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – Keynote preferred
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

About Us

Launched in 2014, UNILAD represents a whole generation of young people who don’t read, watch, or care about established ‘media’. Originally started as an entertainment outlet for UK students, we’re now a global news and entertainment destination for Gen-Y. We are proud to have amassed a Facebook following of 8m+ fans as well as 100m monthly visits to our website, with over 30m uniques, and continue to grow at 4x the rate of our competitors.