Marketing Account Executive
£24,000 – £27,000 per annum (DOE)
Hybrid – Based in Colchester
Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday
About the Role:
We're looking for a talented Marketing Account Executive to join our Creative – Client Services team. You'll help deliver marketing and advertising projects across online and offline channels, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Working closely with an Account Manager, you'll be the link between our clients and creative teams — turning ideas into action and ensuring every project runs smoothly.
This is an exciting opportunity if you're organised, detail-driven, and passionate about marketing.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Support the Account Manager with day-to-day campaign delivery
* Manage project schedules and task lists, keeping everything on track
* Act as a key contact between clients and the creative team
* Take client needs and turn them into clear, actionable briefs
* Research and gather information to support campaign briefs when needed
* Oversee projects through every stage — including processing client feedback and coordinating creative work
* Monitor budgets and timelines to ensure projects stay on target
* Respond promptly and professionally to client requests
* Help build strong client relationships alongside the Account Manager
* Provide regular performance updates to internal teams and clients
* Occasionally work flexible hours to meet important deadlines
What You'll Bring:
* 1+ year experience in marketing (essential)
* Marketing agency experience (preferred)
* A degree or diploma in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or similar (preferred)
* Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Great attention to detail, especially in proofreading and grammar
* Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
* Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
* A proactive, can-do attitude
* An understanding of GDPR and data protection basics
* Experience with quoting and invoicing processes (advantageous)
Personal Qualities:
* Genuine passion for marketing and client service
* Calm, professional, and reliable under pressure
* A team player who can also work independently
* Committed to producing high-quality, accurate work
* Positive, friendly, and eager to learn
What You'll Get:
* Competitive salary of £24,000 – £27,000 (depending on experience)
* Company pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health and wellbeing programme
* Hybrid working – a mix of office and home working
* Regular Monday to Friday hours (no weekends)
Location:
This is a hybrid role based in Colchester. You'll need to be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.