Senior Account Manager - marketing agency

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

• Long established Leeds based marketing agency
• Opportunity to make a difference

About Our Client

A well established integrated brand and marketing agency based in Leeds. They're a team of super skilled, creative marketeers with really strong connections and relationships.

Job Description

1. To own and lead the marketing strategy for integrated accounts within the agency.
2. To work closely with client stakeholders to develop and deliver marketing strategy.
3. To create, develop and sustain strong and long-lasting relationships with all of the agency clients.
4. To fully implement client requirements through working collaboratively with the creative, data analysis, performance, digital and photographic teams ensuring complete implementation of the contract brief.
5. Maintain and build relationships with media suppliers to secure the best rates, placement and deals.
6. To develop pro-active ideas on behalf of our clients and advise our clients of the benefit of developing appropriate ideas.
7. To be alert to other opportunities, both for the client and agency, that might arise within work you carry out.
8. To participate positively in all client, team and staff meetings and to take forward any decisions that are made at such meetings for the good of the company.

The Successful Applicant

We're keen to speak to candidates who have worked at Account Manager or Senior Account Manager within integrated or creative agencies and who have proven experience in developing and delivering marketing strategy for their clients.

1. Experience in reporting to clients on marketing performance, working alongside an analysis function.
2. A team player - friendly and approachable with a can-do attitude.
3. Some demonstrable leadership skills - this role involves aligning multiple teams to achieve the client objectives.
4. Commercial and business awareness, particularly of an agency model.
5. Ability to work under pressure.

What's on Offer

1. Competitive salary.
2. True flexible working.
3. Free parking.
4. Training and development.
5. Quick career progression and salary reviews.
6. EAP.
7. Travel and dining perks.
8. Fresh fruit.