Packaging Account / Project Manager
Job description
Linney is a world-class, multichannel marketing services business. We are looking to appoint a packaging account and project manager. Working collaboratively with the category account director, the client and Linney teams, the successful candidate will ensure all new briefs for packaging are delivered successfully. Based at our Mansfield head office, they will be responsible for assigned accounts, and be the primary point of contact for client product teams.
We are looking for a hands-on account manager with a passion for great customer service. Applicants should be accomplished at taking creative briefs and ideally have a good understanding of structural CAD and print production processes.
Responsible for time and cost management of their own projects, they will need to demonstrate experience in critical path creation, quotation requests and commercial governance.
Also vital are a natural ability to multi-task, project-manage (sometimes multiple projects at once), and assist teams to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery.
Great organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills and outstanding customer service and professionalism are all vital in order to demonstrate awareness of and control of projects to stakeholders.
Applicants should have good presentation skills and strong and accurate creative brief taking ability, along with a broad understanding of the production process (CAD, load-ups, print production, and distribution). They will be passionate about sustainability and innovation; we are most interested in candidates who embrace change and are constantly looking for ways to improve.
Other essential skills and experience:
* Experience in a fast-paced retail or corporate environment or agency (production or creative)
* The ability to take initiative to accomplish objectives, pushing beyond boundaries and being proactive
* High level of productivity and commitment
* Competence in Microsoft applications and other IT systems
* Great teamwork skills with a positive and helpful attitude
* Ability to recognise and understand client’s promotional requirements, challenges and goals
* Good skills in developing relationships with internal and external colleagues
* Understanding of the client, their requirements and timings in evolving retail markets
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