This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in London. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include ASOS, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, TikTok, and The White Company.
JOB PURPOSE
Senior Account Managers lead on all the work we deliver for specific clients. We don’t believe in siloed teams – content, technology, media and data overlap in all roles and will work across all four disciplines.
Working on projects end to end, Account Managers develop the strategy for the brands they lead and oversee day-to-day delivery of that strategy. They will represent Dept® to our clients, adding value to relationships beyond organisational skills – we want a mixture of an account manager and a planner, not your typical suit.
You will have the chance to help define and shape the digital strategy for exciting brands. You will be leading a team that delivers compelling content, innovation and media planning across key European markets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Motivate and inspire your team
2. Develop annual strategies, identifying priorities for the year
3. Oversee, project manage and work with teams to develop brilliant digital content (creative, production)
4. Manage deliverables from across the business (content, technology, media, data)
5. Ensure delivery of work is to the highest possible standard
6. Ensure constant innovation across all deliverables
7. Contribute to our creative process by sharing your ideas and experience
8. Manage budgets for campaigns and always-on activity
9. Manage client budgeting
10. Manage relationships with platforms and partners
11. Present work internally and externally
12. Complete work to deadline and often under pressure
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
13. Extensive experience in roles involving account management and strategic planning within digital / social platforms
14. Experience managing complex campaigns (experience in paid social preferred)
15. Experience working on a global brand
16. Confident with both brand and conversion/direct-response campaigns
17. Experience leading, motivating and coaching team members
18. Strong client relationship management skills
19. Brilliant written and verbal English communication skills
20. Advanced problem-solving skills
21. Excellent organisational / time management skills and high attention to detail
22. Excellent presentation skills
23. Strong creative skills
24. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
25. Ability to react quickly within a fast-paced environment
26. Ability to remain focused under pressure and work under tight deadlines
27. Proficient in working with data
WE OFFER
28. A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location)
29. An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
30. Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
31. 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to buy extra days
32. Refreshments are provided in the office all week
33. Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
34. Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents
35. Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations
36. Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events
37. Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance
38. Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
39. A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards
40. Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
41. The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications
42. Global annual in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts .