Account Manager

HH Global; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to enhance client relationships and deliver exceptional service. In this dynamic role, you will oversee print projects, ensuring they meet specifications and deadlines. You will collaborate closely with clients and suppliers, providing technical input and innovative solutions. Your ability to manage multiple projects and maintain a strong commercial understanding will be key to maximizing profitability. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth in a high-energy environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in account management and client relations is essential.
• Strong technical print knowledge and project management skills required.

Aufgaben

• Deliver exceptional client service and manage projects from start to finish.
• Negotiate costs and timelines while maintaining supplier relationships.

Kenntnisse

Account management

Client facing experience

Print and print buying

Time management

Project management

Commercial understanding

Technical print knowledge

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Jobbeschreibung

As the Account Manager you will work closely with clients, suppliers and internal contacts to deliver services to our customers professionally, to specification and on time. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional client service through excellent customer service and product delivery. You will develop and maintain a strong relationship with key client stakeholders at all levels and you will propose and deliver all company solutions.

With regard to matters relating to print, the Account Manager is required to remain in contact with suppliers and clients and is responsible for taking ownership of the relationship and developing it further. The Account Manager is required to negotiate costings and timescales for each job and selecting the most appropriate supplier.

Key responsibilities

1. Provide technical input and advice on print projects as required.
2. Take briefs from the client including full specification details and deadline dates and manage from start to finish.
3. Suggest alternative options and innovation where possible.
4. Produce detailed specifications for internal and external clients based on client knowledge.
5. Brief suppliers on client requirements.
6. Deliver a high level of customer service.
7. Monitor projects to ensure they are delivered to specification and on time.
8. Ensure activity is recorded using the designated company tools.
9. Maintain a full understanding of the broad range of HH Global's services and work closely with the internal departments.
10. Implement new methods and procedures as required.
11. Work as a team to help deliver contractual requirements, prepare presentations and complete necessary account admin and reporting.
12. Ensure invoicing procedures are followed.
13. Able to attend meetings away from the client site as required.
14. Press passing when required and often out of normal working hours.
15. Work with Regional Account Director to identify new business opportunities.
16. Agree and manage budgets and P+L’s.
17. Ensure profit is maximised through analysis of performance.
18. Deliver services to meet and exceed contracted SLA’s.
19. Manage and monitor objectives to meet key business drivers.
20. Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Company policies.
21. Measure customer satisfaction and take appropriate action.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

1. Account management experience, working within a contracted environment to strict SLAs (service level agreements) and KPIs (key performance indicators).
2. Experience in a client facing role is essential.
3. Experience in liaising directly with clients and advising on campaign print/digital solutions is preferred.
4. Previous experience working in print and print buying is essential.
5. Experience in troubleshooting unexpected project issues and implementing preventative measures is preferred.
6. Leadership and management experience is desirable.
7. Numerate with a strong commercial understanding.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
9. Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
10. Able to prioritise workload in a high energy environment.
11. Has a high level of technical print knowledge with detailed understanding of different techniques.
12. Experienced and confident with press passing.
13. Is professional, courteous and calm under pressure.
14. Has a project management mind-set.
15. Process driven, with an eye to sales and business development.
16. Approachable and confident to offer advice in meetings.
17. Able to manage and communicate with key client stakeholders to successfully deliver and exceed their expectations.
18. Knowledge of Microsoft office and Google Apps is preferred but not essential.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position.

HH Global are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitably qualified candidates from any background, regardless of any personal characteristic, especially those protected by law.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].

Please note that we carry out a variety of pre-employment background checks, which are appropriate for the country that you are based in. These may include some of the following; employment history, right to work, identity and validity of professional qualifications (if applicable) checks. In some countries, criminal background, sanction file and / or CIFAS checks may apply. If you have any questions relating to this, please reach out to [e-mail] in the first instance.