Posted:
9/11/2024, 11:32:31 PM
Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
On-site
Position: Senior Account Manager
Department : Account Management
Location: London
Job Summary
The discipline of Account Management exists to create an environment for great work to thrive. Account Management sets the tone, pace and means of working. Account people have to weigh and balance client needs with agency ambitions to determine the vision and then make sure everyone is clear on that vision and how to get there. Despite the title, Account Management doesn’t manage accounts; they ultimately drive businesses.
The Account Manager’s focus is to drive the work forward with flawless execution. Depending on the structure of the team, the Account Manager may also need to be the primary support for the functions and tasks of a team within an agency.
Essential Functions
Lead small- and mid-sized projects from start to finish and be seen as the client go-to on a project basis
Ensure account logistics are flawlessly managed, from schedules to budgets and client deliverables
Anticipate needs and provide proactive solutions that keep us one step ahead
Ensure the team stays on top of and informed on contextual, competitive and business landscapes - filter industry news and provide insights that could influence the work and help the entire team be smarter
Offer a sound, strategic POV on projects
Cultivate a relationship with key day-to-day clients
Work with the Account Director or Senior Account Director to ensure key projects / tasks have clear objectives, aligned owners and timings and then execute against those tasks and objectives
Support the Account Director or Senior Account Director on larger-scale productions while also learning and gaining experience along the way
Ensure legal and Clearcast reviews happen thoroughly and at the right times
Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail in all facets of the job, from proofreading emails to partnering with production to ensure that every detail is considered, double-checked and approved internally before releasing work
Have the ability to fully own entire small- and mid-sized projects end to end with minimal oversight from the Account Director or Senior Account Director, including managing clients and the internal team
Demonstrate an understanding of creative strategy and use it to evaluate and defend work when needed
Take responsibility for internal production, finding efficiencies by navigating through the process with a full understanding of how things get made in all channels
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and experience at an advertising agency are required
Familiarity with accounting/math principles
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Strong client-service orientation and proactivity
Flexibility for evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
What’s in it for you
Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include perks such as:
25 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice.
Family-friendly and flexible work policies.
Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources.
Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling.
A range of generous Parental Leave offerings.
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for.
Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building rapport with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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About Accenture
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