Account Manager – Agency

We’re delighted to present an exciting opportunity to join a well-established Digital Creative Agency, based in rural North Northamptonshire, who are looking for a skilled Marketing Account Manager.

Working as part of a friendly team in a picturesque countryside setting, the successful applicant will be the primary point of contact between the client and the agency, and will consistently provide high quality support – including creative, project management, planning and technical input – to optimize account opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Delivering client projects on time and on budget by collaborating with colleagues to develop accurate timing plans
• Taking responsibility for accurate and honest reporting of the status of all project deliverables
• Managing all internal and external stakeholders involved in delivery, including third party suppliers
• Liasing with colleagues to ensure all creative and development time is booked in and briefed
• Interrogating the creative, to ensure that the response to the Client’s brief is fit-for-purpose and pushes the boundaries where possible
• Understanding the business’s capabilities and services, and effectively communicate various service offerings to the client as appropriate to pursue opportunities for account growth and new business

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience working in an account management role within a marketing agency
• Excellent client management skills and the ability to effectively manage client relationships understand your clients’ brands
• Evidence of strong creative thinking and writing abilities
• Confidence and credibility when pitching to clients both current and prospective
• Strong interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships
• An ability to work in a busy environment, to deadlines, and on concurrent projects to meet client requirements.

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Salary and benefits:

• £28,000 – £34,000
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Hybrid working pattern
• Free on-site parking
• Corporate gym membership including golf course and swimming pool
• Complimentary Northampton Saints rugby tickets cv cv37