Job Description. Senior Account ... brands to be at the absolute forefront of the marketing industry. As a category ...
Job Description Senior Account Manager A fantastic opportunity for a confident, ambitious and entrepreneurial individual to join creativebrief – a fast-growing innovative company based in Soho, London. We are a team of 15 people from diverse backgrounds who offer a fresh, insightful approach as to what it takes for brands to be at the absolute forefront of the marketing industry. As a category changing business, with an ever-expanding client base, including Virgin Atlantic, Heineken International, Beam Global, BirdsEye and many more, we are now seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years marketing industry experience (either agency or client side), a strong academic background, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate genuine passion for the industry. They will offer sound strategic thinking coupled with excellent account management skills, and have a real interest in keeping abreast of new, innovative, emerging approaches to marketing.
Key Responsibilities will include: • Providing marketing knowledge, intelligence and insight to brands • Keeping abreast of the agency marketplace, regularly meeting the industry’s leading planners, creatives and suits from a vast array of top agencies • Managing client briefs – providing in-depth analysis and consultancy from the writing of RFI’s all the way through to the appointment of new agencies • Handling agency accounts across a diverse range of marketing disciplines including Advertising, Digital, Integrated Marketing, PR and Social Media • Analysing agency strengths/weaknesses/structures/skills • Providing consultancy to agencies (including how to position and market themselves more effectively) and developing strong working relationships • Regularly attending industry events Key Skills /Requirements: • Experience working in an agency (account management, business development, planning) or client (marketing) environment for a minimum of four years • Excellent communication, research and presentation skills (verbal, written and face-to-face) • Proven analytical skills with a keen eye for detail • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment • Genuine passion for the wider marketing communications industry • Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 qualification • Additional languages (Spanish / French / Portuguese) desirable, though not by any means mandatory
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to broaden their horizons within the marketing industry and gain hugely valuable insight. As a fast-growing business with a great deal of momentum, the role will be best suited to a highly-motivated, career-minded individual. In order to gain a better understanding of creativebrief, please visit www. creativebrief.com, and if you feel you possess the qualities we are looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing a cover note and CV to
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