Salary: £40-46k (dependent on experience)
You are a multi-skilled marketing pro with at least 5 years' marketing agency experience who:
* Is able to take a leadership role in the delivery of effective marketing strategy and integrated campaigns for clients.
* Can manage client relationships, marketing campaigns and projects with little or no input from an Account Director.
* Is increasingly contributing to discussions regarding the strategic direction and development of client accounts.
* Has experience mentoring and training Account Executives.
* Thrives in the fun and fast-paced working environment of agency life.
* Is based near Marlow and looking for a local, regional agency to grow in and household name brands to work on.
We are a Marlow-based Integrated Marketing agency looking for a Senior Marketing Account Manager to join our dedicated Client Services team delivering impactful integrated marketing campaigns for the retail and destination brands we work with.
If we sound like a good fit for each other, read on...
What is BWP and why should I work for the agency?
BWP is an award winning destination marketing agency. We elevate brands with impactful, creative strategies that bring people to places to achieve commercial growth. Our work supports the growth of household name brands and destinations like Eldon Square, GRID and Braehead.
All our employees enjoy the standard benefits you'd expect - a competitive salary (in this case £40-46k); 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday; and a pension scheme. Plus, we also offer:
* Hybrid working – everyone at the agency enjoys three days collaborating and building strong working relations with colleagues in our Marlow town centre offices (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) and two days working from anywhere.
* Company bonus scheme (discretionary) – if BWP does well, so do you. Our Senior Account Managers can get up to 6% of annual salary as a bonus.
* Bespoke Personal Development Plans and the mentoring and support you need to pave your way to Account Director and beyond.
* A busy social calendar with regular company socials
* A culture of appreciation, reward, and recognition with monthly and quarterly awards and celebrations.
* Company wellbeing programme including a free counselling service as needed.
What do Senior Account Managers at BWP do?
Our Senior Account Managers are responsible for the seamless project delivery of marketing campaigns for our clients. This includes:
* Client management – being the key point of contact for your client, leading client meetings, managing their expectations (rather than agreeing to unrealistic requests) and building strong, productive relationships with high levels of mutual trust and respect.
* Project management – ensuring that no balls are dropped, all committed timings, budgets and deadlines are met, and the quality of output is to a high standard.
* Project delivery - overseeing the day-to-day administration of client accounts and the delivery of best-practice integrated marketing. Working closely with the internal creative, PR and digital teams to ensure the smooth running and effective delivery of our campaigns and communication per the agreed strategic direction.
* Marketing strategy - contributing to the strategic direction of your client accounts.
* People management - being a supportive mentor and role model for junior members of the team including the management and development of Account Executives within your line.
* Agency growth –identifying opportunities for client growth and supporting the team with the creation of proposals including pricing and timings.
What do I need to showcase in my CV to stand out?
We're looking for someone with 5+ years of similar agency experience. Experience working in the retail, fashion, lifestyle and/or commercial property sectors will also stand you in good stead.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has been managing large client accounts and is capable of producing client-worth work with little or no amends from an AD.
* Is contributing to discussions regarding the strategic direction and development of client accounts and creating client proposals.
* Has learnt the skills of delivering through others and mentoring junior team members to help with the delivery of day-to-day account support and admin.
* Isn't afraid to challenge clients or briefs. Enjoys pushing boundaries and finding new, creative ways of doing things (embodying our value Brave).
* Makes a positive impact – on our clients, colleagues and community (embodying our value Impactful).
* Cares about colleagues and nurtures direct reports to grow, flourish and shine (embodying our value Human).
* Is passionate about creating an environment where you and your colleagues thrive, develop and grow but also have fun and fulfilment (embodying our value Passionate).
* Can be office-based in Marlow three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
I'm interested. What happens next?
If this sounds like the role for you and you tick our ideal candidate boxes, we welcome your application.
If we agree you could be the newest member of the team, we'll be in touch to invite you to a Teams interview with one of our Account Directors. Nail that interview and you'll be invited into the office to present to a few more of the team. Wow them, and the job's yours.
Please note, we're aiming to appoint the right candidate to start as soon as possible; therefore, applications will be considered as they are received. We typically respond to all applicants within two weeks of applying.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
* Are you currently working in a marketing agency?
* Will you be able to reliably commute to Marlow three days a week for this job? (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marlow SL7 1DB