Account Manager

Salary: £29-34,000 + benefits (full-time or part-time applicants considered).

I am recruiting an experienced Account Manager for a highly successful and expanding Creative Agency who specialise in marketing for the technology sector on a national basis. Based in lovely offices in Backwell, Bristol BS48, you will report to and work closely with the Managing and Creative Director and you will be joining a team with over 50 years of creative technology marketing know-how behind them.

As Account Manager you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring that work is strategically correct, on brief, on time and on budget.

We are happy to consider part-time or flexible working hours for the right candidate.

Benefits: 20 days increasing to 25 days + 8 days bank holiday, flexible working hours, free parking, potential for Profit Related Pay.

Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Account Management – Handling accounts and developing solid business relationships with clients through regular and proactive contact

• Project Management – coordinating internal staff, liaising with clients and suppliers, progressing work flow

• Writing briefs for the Creative team

• Providing input on the best way to meet a client’s business objectives through effective marketing

• Briefing all relevant parties within the agency clearly and succinctly on project requirements

• Presenting briefs for sign-off to the client and Managing and Creative Director

• Presenting creative work and media plan (including costs) to the client

• Managing the production process, turning ideas into reality and ensuring deadlines are met

• Monitoring project progress and reviews, making recommendations for modifications where appropriate

• Monitoring competitor activity and report to marketing team, creative team and client

• As part of the growth vision manage the workload and development of Account Executives

Account Manager Experience/Skills Required:

• A minimum of 2 years creative agency experience and experience of working closely with a design team

• A good understanding of the creative and production process and the ability to write a creative brief

• A degree and a CAM Diploma in Marketing Communications / Professional Diploma in Marketing – preferable but not essential

• Confident, ambitious and energetic with a persuasive manner and the ability to use your initiative

• Innovative and creative

• Self-motivated and well presented

• Highly organised, able to work deadlines and a stickler for detail

• Preferably some experience of working with clients in the technology sector

• As a result of the rural location of the offices you will need your own transport