Senior Account Executive/ Account Manager
Senior Account Executive/Account Manager
Title: Senior Account Executive/Account Manager
Reports to: Account Director/Associate Director
Based at: Manchester, Media City
Salary: Up to £30K DOE
Job purpose: To manage B2B client accounts and support with securing new business
Weare looking for a bright, driven and commercially aware B2B accountmanager to look after a portfolio of clients across sustainability andfood & drink sectors. With a minimum of 18 months agency experience,you’re organised and on-the-ball, knowing your way around statusreports, coverage reporting and social media scheduling. As a naturalwriter, you can turn your hand to any type of copy, from a blog on thelatest food safety legislation to an Instagram caption about recycling.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Develop strong client relationships and take day-to-day ownership of account success
* Create, manage and implement strategic and tactical activities on client accounts
* Keep abreast of client issues in the media through monitoring publications, websites etc
* Use the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage
* Create and maintain strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers
* Produce high-quality and engaging written content, and distribute it via the appropriate channels
* Brief and manage third party suppliers and partners
* Updateclient and team on performance (such as financial budgets, time andplan) using appropriate tools such as status reports, weekly catch-upsand review meetings
* Support junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the business
* Monitor and progress your own development, setting goals and keeping an up-to-date Personal Development Plan
* Maintain CPD accreditation with CIPR by completing moderation modules on time
New business
* Supportthe new business programme by upselling to existing clients,identifying new business opportunities, and making contact withpotential clients
* Co-develop and deliver new business pitches/credential presentations
* Contribute to idea generation for current and new client campaigns
Person Specification
* Provenprofessional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience (18 – 24 months at Senior Account Exec level or higher) this is anessential requirement
* Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* A natural ‘chameleon’ who can switch sectors, writing style and focus to meet individual client needs
* Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and engender trust
* Quick to adapt to new processes and procedures
* A dedicated team player who can collaborate with colleagues across locations
* Confident in managing and supporting junior team members, delegating tasks where required
* Comfortable with hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days from home)
* Willingness and ability to travel and work away from home as required
What’s in it for you?
TheJargon Group is in an exciting period of evolution. Following theacquisition of complementary agencies, we’re a multifaceted team of B2Bcommunications experts with clients in sectors including technology,transport, sustainability, retail, medical, automotive, aerospace,broadcast, manufacturing and environmental technologies.
Eachof our clients is a colleague. Our work for them matters to us and wego the extra mile to deliver outstanding results, manage and growreputations and help their businesses to succeed.
Injoining The Jargon Group, you’ll get to work on clients that areleading their respective fields. We’ll support your professional growthwith CIPR membership, helping you on your way to Chartered Practitionerstatus. There is plenty of opportunity for career growth and you’ll havethe autonomy to run your accounts with tailored support fromexperienced account directors.
Theteam is dynamic and there’ll be opportunities to work from our Cardiffand Hampshire offices. We offer benchmarked rates of pay with regularreviews, there’s a new business rewards scheme and the office is alsoclosed between Christmas and New Year, giving you extra days of paidleave across the year to have a well-earned rest.
What do we offer:
* Competitive salary & 22 or 23 days paid holiday (plus Bank holidays) increasing after 1 year
* Early finish Fridays
* Ongoing training and development
* CIPR membership with Employee Assistance Program
* Complimentary breakfast
* Christmas shut down
* Regular team socials / events including Halloween and Christmas Celebrations.
* Company Laptop
If you are excited and inspired by this fantasticopportunity to join our Ambitious, high performing, award winning teamthen please send over your CV and cover letter to :miranda.warmington@thejargongroupcom
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