Account Manager

Our client, a creative agency specialising in b2b within the Finance and Education sectors is currently seeking an Account Manager with a minimum of 1 years experience of working within an agency.

They want someone who is willing to develop an in-depth understanding of a client’s marketplace, their business and their objectives in order to work with agency colleagues to develop the right marketing activity for them. Experience in Education, Healthcare or Finance is a necessity. Digital experience would be highly beneficial.

You will need the ability to work solo and as part of a team. managing various types of people, maximizing each of their skill sets to complete a project cost effectively, as well as delivering with added value.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy, commitment and motivation. You will also need to be articulate, persuasive, numerate, have an eye for detail and the desire to work as part of a team; together with charm – and a sense of fun! Clock watchers need not apply.

Main Responsibilities

Managing a range of accounts
Supporting the Account Director on a daily basis
Meeting and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their requirements
Working with agency colleagues to devise campaign plans that meet the client’s brief and budget
Presenting, alongside agency colleagues the campaign ideas
Writing briefs including media, creative and research
Liaising with, and acting as the link between, the client and agency by maintaining regular contact
Presenting creative work to clients for approval or modification
Handling budgets, managing campaign costs and invoicing clients
Writing contact reports
Monitoring and reporting the effectiveness of campaigns
Arranging and attending meetings
Managing client media schedules, including distribution of the correct media artwork to meet publications deadlines
Complete research for new business meetings
Manage third party relationships and costs such as printers, production teams and photographers
Management of an Account Executive The ideal Candidate:-

Have relevant marketing qualifications (preferred only)
Have previous agency experience (minimum 12 months)
Drive – due to location

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.