Junior Account Manager/ Account Manager for Design/Marketing agency London £32/40K
£32,000 – £40,000 • yearly
Barker Graves.
Job Description
Account Manager/Senior Account Manager
Independent branding and design studio is looking for a client services account/project manager to join their growing team. Their clients range from food producers to beauty brands, travel and tourism to corporates. They are looking for a dynamic individual who is driven by making a big difference in a small team and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the studio’s projects, working closely with the two founders and partners to streamline operations and create new opportunities. A positive, 'yes' person with brilliant problem-solving skills and a keen interest in design and branding is key.
The role includes but is not limited to:
- Becoming the key point of contact for creatives and clients including leading client meetings
- End-to-end client management, from project planning to budget management and everything in between
- Understanding the client's business and objectives and working closely with them to achieve their project goals
- Inspiring teams by creating interesting, strategically concise briefs and managing internal project distribution and organisation
- Reviewing output before sending to the client to ensure it meets the creative and strategic requirements
- Developing and managing relationships with production teams including printers and suppliers
- Reaching out to suppliers and co-creatives for samples and getting savvy with the strengths and weaknesses of different suppliers or producers - to be in a position to propose solutions to either the client, creatives or both
- Structuring the studio’s growth by contributing ideas and better practices and processes
- Representing the studio to potential clients or partners and attracting new business
Experience Requirements
- 4 years+ agency relevant experience; within a small-to-mid-sized design agency
- Management of production
- Fluency in English and excellent communication skills - written/spoken
Preferred
- Fluency in project management software
- Experience using the Adobe Suite
- Experience with a similar organisation - especially one that specialises in print production
- An interest in, or some exposure to food and drink branding and brand strategy
Salary and perks!
- £32 - £40k
- 25 days holiday
-- Birthdays off
- The opportunity to agree flexible working hours and some working from home allowances
- An opportunity to make a real difference in a small, powerful studio - and the chance to shape and grow the role
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