Account Executive

GIG Retail; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GIG Retail is seeking a driven Account Executive to craft media campaigns for major FMCG clients. With a flexible hybrid working policy, this role offers a vibrant agency environment, focusing on relationship-building and creative solutions, along with impressive employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working policy

Regular social and wellbeing activities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management and adapting to fast moving programmes.
• Technical aptitude for clear communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Manager and address client needs.
• Build and present bespoke media campaigns.
• Manage project timelines and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Aptitude

Job description

What's the role about?

Account Executive

GIG Retail (an Advantage Smollan company)

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000 - £25,299per annum + 25% bonus opportunity

Working: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid Role - Based at our Leeds Head Office 2 days a week and up to 3 days from Home!

As we continue to expand, we’re on the lookout for a driven, proactive Account Executive to help us craft standout media campaigns and grow our relationships with some of the biggest names in FMCG.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and excels at building strong relationships with clients and suppliers. If you have great communication skills, a passion for media and campaign planning, and solid Excel knowledge. If you're hungry to dive into dynamic projects, collaborate with talented teams, and grow your career in retail media, this could be your perfect next move.

Role Purpose:

As an Account Executive at GIG Retail, you will create impactful campaigns across various media channels to help our clients achieve their business objectives. Committed to providing personalised service, strategic thinking, and creative solutions that drive measurable success. In this target-driven team, you will support the delivery of revenue growth, working with a team of account managers to seek new media opportunities via a consultative and relationship-based sales and service approach to a small selection of FMCG brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Support & Relationship Building: To support the Account Manager as a secondary point of contact for clients, providing responsive and proactive support to address their needs and concerns.
• Media Campaign Building: Build and present back bespoke media campaigns which deliver against supplier and client objectives.
• Timeline Management: Manage project timelines and deadlines, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including media proposition, operations & creative to deliver integrated solutions that meet client objectives.
• Accuracy and Forecasting: Ensure you are maintaining accurate and up to date pipeline in systems, ensuring processes are always adhered to. Work closely with senior members of the team, providing accurate updates for internal meetings and forecasting purposes.
• Campaign Reporting: Understand fully post campaign analysis reports in order to plan for future activations.

The Ideal Account Executive will have:

• Ability to work and mange in a fact paced environment
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to adapt to fast moving programmes
• Technical aptitude and ability to converse clearly with internal and external clients

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 4 "joker" half days and your birthday off
• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Vibrant agency environment with regular social and wellbeing activities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycling to work scheme
• Income protection, Death in Service and Pension Scheme.
• Employee Discounts

If you are looking for a great team and a great company to work for apply now.

More about us...

About GIG

We are a tight-knit team of Retail Media Experts specialising in developing and managing top-performing retail media networks for some of the world's largest retailers. With our expertise and proven track record, we know what it takes to drive success in retail media.

Our culture is one of inclusivity, creativity and positivity and we believe that happy employees lead to happy clients. With a supportive team and a focus on work-life balance, we have a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment. Our IMPACT values are an intrinsic part of who we are (Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at Heart, Accountability, Customer Centric and Teamwork). Our "Culture Club" shines a light on 5 key areas that we believe make GIG Retail a standout place to work - charity, sustainability, mental health & wellness, EDI and social events. We are certified as a Great Place to Work.

We are expanding our team and have several exciting opportunities. We are typically based 2 days a week in our Leeds head office, with 3 days either working from home or visiting our clients.

If you are looking for a great team and a great company to work for apply now.