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 the translation of client objectives into workable and specific briefs. As such, they are accountable for the quality, timings, brand projection and margin generated both on the work areas they handle and as part of Account Team as a whole.
The Account Manager will deliver defined projects and liaise with designated stakeholders within a particular Account, and aid the Account Director in service delivery, improving margin and revenue and driving cost savings. You 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 / three days remote.
Key Responsibilities
Managing projects within the team which include printed POS campaign kits, 3d POS, artwork, microsites/games, fulfilment and distribution to experiential and brand events
Demonstrates an understanding of the overall business relationship with the client account and maintain good relationships with relevant stakeholders (internal/external)
Understand customer’s needs in regard to Paragon’s service offering and respond to customer requests, ensuring service levels and KPI’s are met at all times
Manage the full end to end process of campaign delivery, (utilising all internal systems and ways of working as defined and within the required timelines)
Where applicable supports the Account Director with the creation of monthly/weekly reporting to include; Monthly MI pack & Weekly forecast
Engage and support the commercial team in their negotiations with external/internal supplier on a job by job basis
Support driving continuous improvements across all internal and external process, innovations, communications and services
Take an active role in development of the account, supporting the account director, identifying and escalating potential sales and margin opportunities
Skills and Attributes we are looking for
An individual with a can do attitude who’s willing to network within the account to build relationships and support the growth of the account
Adaptability to changing business needs and willing to be flexible
Commercially aware individual with the ability to create and sustain valuable relationships
Demonstrates a creative approach to solving problems and generating innovative solutions
Excellent communication skills, listens attentively and is customer focused
Can identify and analyse problems, acting promptly with confidence when a situation requires a quick decision
The ability to demonstrate the use of technology/software effectively and productively
Experience within the Print Industry / Marketing supply, POS 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 we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message.
We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.