Purpose of Role
The Account Manager will be involved in managing an existing portfolio of clients to achieve individual client budgets and objectives. Responsibilities include client management, responding to client briefs, organic client growth, new business development/opportunities, strategic client development, proactive idea generation, developing creative and innovative solutions with lateral thinking, preparing presentations, costing/quoting, budget management and general administration tasks.
Strong client management and relationship building skills are a prerequisite, along with knowledge across providing
Marketing Services (eg. Merchandise/POS); whilst working towards providing an integrated approach towards a holistic below-the-line marketing offer.
This role will enable you to develop and increase your knowledge across a range of Marketing Services with an enviable range of clients and be involved in how they go to market. With experience, you will be able to develop and grow your own portfolio of clients, along with your own team.
Key Skills & Experiences
• Knowledge of Marketing and Marketing Services (eg. Merchandise/POS)
• Strong client management skills
• Ability to build relationships
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of the industry/role requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think laterally – be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• People management skills and ability
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• Organisational and prioritising skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Attributes
• Passion for new business development
• Can-do attitude
• Empathy
• Trustworthy & genuine
• Curiosity
• Sense of humour and energetic attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
