Account Manager/Senior Account Manager for Top Creative Agency CRM/ATL £40k

A brand new opportunity for an Account Manager at this well known creative ward winning London Agency that lives in a fabulous new office in Soho and exudes a vibrant and welcoming environment.  The agency is committed to its people and there are many in this large friendly agency that have worked there for many years and several who return.  The agency enjoys strong and robust client relationships and enjoyed a particularly successful year.  The clients range from large blue-chip clients to smaller challenger brands and include FMCG, purpose and NFP, cars through to entertainment.  A smorgasburg of channels and different campaigns including TV/video and digital to social, CRM and print.  

You will be responsible for supporting and running your own projects across a variety of channels; TV, radio, digital, social, press and CRM ensuring the general smooth running of client relationships and projects through excellent record keeping, action reporting, project and resource management and financial reporting.  You will  closely with the tight team, but also have exposure to the senior agency group with plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills and showcase your talents and interests.

This agency is looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious Account Manager with great people skills, who is keen to build a career in a friendly, fun and dynamic agency. Someone who is fundamentally passionate about client services and delivering a high standard of work, and itching with curiosity about how client businesses (and agencies) grow.

You will to be the go-to point across each project you manage, including taking briefs from the client and managing their expectations; organising kick offs internally; writing the brief (with support); briefing creatives; ensuring all departments are managed and kept in the loop; delivering the campaign on time and on budget and retaining the client’s innate trust in you.

Qualities & Experience

Agency Account management experience Professional and confident with a  can-do attitude Ability to remain calm under pressure. A quick, self-motivated learner Proactive – ability to pick up campaigns, problem solve and present practical solutions People person – needs to be able to build a good relationship with the Client, agency partners and internal team. Motivated to learn and develop to build a career in Client Services Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). Extremely strong attention to detail Influencing skills – ability to work in partnership with Clients and interagency partners as well as manage internal relationships effectively. Good knowledge of core processes for campaign development and delivery – from brief interrogation to final creative output.