Our client is a direct response and relationship marketing agency with an impressive client list. They are based in London on the Southbank.

They are looking for an Account Executive to join a new account management team and look after an exciting new client they have recently secured. This is a permanent role.

They are providing a rare opportunity to the right individual to be part of a new and innovative Financial Services account management team (finance sector experience not required).

The client/brand is a relatively new player in the Financial Services market, but due to their huge consumer brand equity and power in brand development, DM and relationship marketing over many years and across a number of markets, they are set to make a significant impact on this sector and are well positioned to change how Financial Services is approached.

This account will have a multi-million pound spend to be executed on both new exciting product launches as well as existing products therefore we are looking to hand-pick and create the best agency team in London over the next 6 months.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for an exceptionally strong Account Executive who is motivated to be part of a first class account handling team, someone who already has a track record of working collaboratively both within the realms of an agency and with their clients.

The successful candidate will be an Account Executive or Junior Account Manager who, after some existing agency work is ready to progress their career on a fast moving and innovative Financial Services account.

Given that you will not be stepping into an existing team and will be integral to the evolution and development of the account, you should be ready to utilise the solid account handling skills you have acquired in your previous agency employment.

You are not required to have any specific financial services related experience but should be motivated to work within the DM (direct marketing) remit of marketing communications.

This person will be continually striving to help the company meet its governing objective, to be the best in class for strategic and creative ideas that achieve clients’ business objectives, delivered by faultless execution.

The role

Role and responsibilities:

The position will be to work specifically on this Financial Services Account and will include some UK travel.

The individual will be responsible for providing support to their respective account manager on a day-to-day basis, assisting in delivering client projects on time, to a high quality level and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Business Management

• To assist the account manager in ensuring the successful delivery of all client briefs within time & budget whilst delivering exceptional creative product
• To manage the production process, including; creating timing plans, managing budgets and internal sign off
• Ensure the account team is constantly updated on their areas of responsibility e.g. production, work load, competitor reviews, etc
• Ensure understanding of the effect of a job on the client’s and agency’s bottom line
• To be proactive in their approach to the role, ensuring that they are actively contributing to the account and its growth
• Work to ensure the above by prioritising, delegating and managing their time and ensuring that their line managers are up to date on all aspects of their projects

Client Service

• To have a clear understanding of the client’s business, including competitors
• Continuously provide updated information regarding the status of work, always managing the team’s expectations
• Control information gathered about the client through accurate contact reporting, clear project documentation and instructions
• Ensure the team is kept up to date with any developments on the client’s business including any relevant competitor information

Salary:

Salary will depend on the skills but will be between £18,000 - £22,000.

Benefits include:

• A competitive bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• 25 days holiday plus 3 x half days which can be taken on the Friday of the bank holiday weekends, 1 days paid holiday on your birthday and one half day holiday in the month of December.