Account Executive

This is a hybrid account and project management role where you will be managing day-to-day project activity, collaborating with clients and working with designers, animators and writers. You’ll get to work on a variety of projects across print, digital and feed into campaigns that support government departments and their wider priorities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• project managing creative jobs, working closely with designers and ensuring that the outputs successfully meet client needs and budget
• managing a portfolio of large, high-profile accounts and be the lead point of contact for matters specific to your clients
• briefing designers and other creatives, identifying opportunities for cross-team working and collaboration
• scoping new projects and defining project scope with design managers and other senior creative managers
• preparing quotes and schedules for client approval, liaising with the design, artworking, video, copy and strategy managers and traffic team
• building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships
• meeting clients for briefings and presenting creative concepts
• discussing work schedules and status knowledgeably and confidently
• checking materials supplied at all stages of development
• supporting both the account manager and senior account manager to successfully deliver work that meets clients’ briefs and budgets
• identifying new clients and growing new business

It’s essential that you have:

• proven account and project management experience and relationship-building skills
• experience of working within the creative industry, with a thorough understanding of budgets, production and timeframes
• self-motivation and a polite, friendly and diplomatic manner
• the ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels
• experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
• a proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail, deadlines and budget
• good commercial awareness to monitor cost effectiveness of in-house service delivery
• excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• an interest in current affairs

Your application should include your CV and a statement of suitability.