Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to join Paragon's Lead Supply department as an Account Executive / Manager.
Reporting into the Account Director, the Account Manager is responsible for translating client objectives into workable and specific briefs. They are accountable for the quality, timings, brand projection, and margin generated both on their work areas and as part of the Account Team.
The Account Manager will deliver defined projects, liaise with designated stakeholders within a particular Account, and support the Account Director in service delivery, improving margin and revenue, and driving cost savings. They are also partly responsible for the effectiveness of the QMS/IMS process.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
This is a Hybrid opportunity - working onsite two days a week at the client office location in Burton, and three days remote.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing projects within the team, including printed POS campaign kits, 3D POS, artwork, microsites/games, fulfillment, and distribution to experiential and brand events.
2. Maintaining good relationships with relevant stakeholders (internal/external) and understanding the overall business relationship with the client account.
3. Understanding customer needs regarding Paragon’s service offerings and responding to requests to ensure service levels and KPIs are met.
4. Managing the full end-to-end process of campaign delivery, utilizing all internal systems and ways of working within required timelines.
5. Supporting the Account Director with the creation of monthly/weekly reports, including Monthly MI pack and Weekly forecast.
6. Engaging and supporting the commercial team in negotiations with external/internal suppliers on a job-by-job basis.
7. Supporting continuous improvements across processes, innovations, communications, and services.
8. Supporting the development of the account by identifying and escalating potential sales and margin opportunities.
Skills and Attributes
* A proactive individual with a positive attitude, willing to network within the account to build relationships and support growth.
* Adaptability to changing business needs and flexibility.
* Commercial awareness with the ability to create and maintain valuable relationships.
* A creative approach to problem-solving and generating innovative solutions.
* Excellent communication skills, attentive listening, and customer focus.
* Ability to identify and analyze problems, acting promptly and confidently when quick decisions are needed.
* Proficiency in using technology/software effectively and productively.
* Experience within the Print Industry / Marketing supply / POS is desirable.
Benefits include
* Employee Benefits Platform
* Reimbursements
* Bupa Cash Plan
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Financial Health Check
* Wellbeing, Legal, Personal Finance Support
* Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that due to the high volume of responses, only successful applicants will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
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