Account Manager

Job Description

Our client, one of the leading brand agencies in the UK are looking to recruit an Account Manager to join their team. Our client is a family-owned business who continually invest in their staff, and in technology, to ensure they are at the cutting edgeto provide the very best results for their clients.Reporting to the Head of Brand Strategy, the Account Manager is a key deliverer of strategic marketing services to clients, passionate about what makes up a brand and how to take it to the next level.The Manager will leverage their understanding of the marketing mix to recommend the best-suited channels and campaign ideas, for both B2B and B2C clients.If you are an experienced Account Manager who can work with people at all levels of the business, both internally and externally to provide the best recommendations for our clients, whilst also delivering excellent customer service we would love to hear fromyou.Benefits* A highly competitive salary in line with an Account management position in the Integrated media agency space* On-site gym* Countryside location with parking* Above and beyond bonus scheme* Enhanced holiday after three years* Modern spacious working environment* Socials events* On-going personal development and training* Contributory pension scheme* Birthday bottle of bubbly* Christmas Party-all expenses paidResponsibilities* Manage several new and existing regional and national accounts* Forge and maintain solid business relationships with clients through regular proactive contact, ensuring the potential of each account is fully maximised* Support the Head of Project Management in coordinating and delivering agreed activities for clients to tight deadlines* Show a clear understanding of your clients businesses, determining how best their objectives can be met and their expectations exceeded* Resolve any problems in a timely fashion and ensure deadlines are met* Monitor and report on each accounts progress, working closely with both internal departments and external suppliers* Maintain close contact with the client at all stages of the delivery* Sense-check all work and communications before sending to client* Attend all relevant client and supplier meetings* Manage each accounts budget, ensuring effective control and reconciliation of costs and management of job bags to deliver agency profit* Supplier research and liaison* Negotiate best value from suppliers* Arrange the effective and timely distribution of marketing collateral* Provide internal administrative support* Manage print and production of all relevant materials* Media buyingExperience, Qualifications and Skills Required* Outstanding administrative, planning and organisational skills* At least two years experience in a similar role* Excellent client facing support and the ability to always delivering high quality services* Exemplary verbal and written communication skills* Team player* Ability to multi-task and work under pressure* Highly motivated and able to work without supervision* A proactive thinker with a creative mindset* First-class IT skills* A keen eye for detail and accuracy* Understand and interpret client briefs* Strong negotiator* University-educated(desirable)* Full UK driving licence* Experience of working in a fast-paced organisation* Experience in or understanding of digital marketing channels and tactics to support in the delivery of digital projectsPlease note that this position will be office based.If you have the experience required to fulfil this role then we would love to hear from you!King Recruit is committed to the selection, recruitment of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible.By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.