Marketing Account Executive
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
Location: Near Lealholm, Whitby – office based
Full‑Time, Permanent
What We Offer
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Clear opportunities for progression and career development
* Funded CPD and ongoing training
* Annual leave loyalty scheme
* Your birthday off – because it matters
* Regular team socials (we enjoy what we do and who we do it with!)
* A truly idyllic office location in the North York Moors National Park
Overview
Looking to kick‑start or grow your career in marketing within a creative, supportive agency environment?
Elf Marketing are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Account Executive to join their Client Services Delivery team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a close‑knit agency with big ambitions – where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and no two days are the same.
The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing campaigns to life, supporting client relationships, and delivering high‑quality work that makes a real impact. Whether you’re a graduate or have some experience, this role offers genuine progression and hands‑on exposure across a range of exciting projects.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
* Support the delivery team in managing marketing projects from brief through to completion, working closely with senior colleagues
* Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout
* Assist in maintaining and developing client accounts and relationships
* Contribute to campaign delivery through proofreading, copywriting and creative input
* Manage and update client content, including event listings via web‑based systems
* Support project coordination, administration and wider business priorities
* Provide ad hoc support to the Managing Director and wider team as required
* Continuously develop industry knowledge and understanding of client sectors
* Embody Elf’s Vision, Mission and Culture
Key Skills & Qualifications
Previous marketing experience is beneficial, but we also welcome ambitious graduates looking to build a career in the industry
Essential
* Experience working to deadlines (project management exposure is a plus)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Degree educated (or equivalent)
* Strong IT skills – MS Office and G Suite
* Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (insured for business use)
* Willingness to travel for work, including occasional overnight stays
Desirable
* Experience in client account handling
* Interest or experience in digital marketing
* Interest or exposure to sales/commercial environments
Personal Attributes
* Passionate about marketing and delivering high‑quality work
* Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail
* Takes ownership and works well as a hands‑on team player
* Positive, proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
* Creative thinker with fresh ideas and a willingness to learn and progress
* Confident communicator who builds strong relationships
* Interest in hospitality, food & drink, or the pub industry is a bonus
* Flexible, approachable and down‑to‑earth
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