Account Executive

Dept Agency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in the UK is looking for an Executive to assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns. The role involves working collaboratively across various teams to ensure high-quality results. Candidates should have a strong understanding of digital marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A flexible hybrid working policy and competitive salary based on experience are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Pension

Free private healthcare

26 days paid holiday

Professional development opportunities

Social and cultural events

Qualifications

• Good understanding of digital and social media marketing.
• Demonstrable interest in digital marketing.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Book resource for various disciplines with traffic teams.
• Plan and execute digital/social campaigns.
• Collaborate with Account Planners and Media Planners to deliver campaigns.
• Conduct research on customer behaviors and trends.
• Ensure high standards in deliverables.

Skills

Digital and social media marketing understanding

Creativity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Internet research and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to react quickly in a fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Desire to learn new things

Job description

This position sits in our Marketing & Technology services based in London. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include ASOS, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, TikTok, and The White Company.

JOB PURPOSE

We don’t believe in siloed teams – content, technology, media and data overlap in all roles. We need great Execs to work primarily across account planning and biddable media planning/buying, working collaboratively with all elements, including data, technology and content. You will assist in the delivery of day to day work for our clients in these areas, but you will be encouraged to stretch your mind by involving yourself in all areas of the business to develop your knowledge while mastering this key executional role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book resource for DEPT® disciplines with traffic teams
• Brief the creative, design and media teams
• Develop campaign timing plans
• Arrange meetings, set agendas and follow up with actions
• Research customer behaviours and trends
• Plan and execute digital/social campaigns
• Work collaboratively with Account Planners, Media Planners, Content Planners and Analysts
• Contribute insights and strategic thinking to all areas of the business
• Contribute to our creative process by sharing your ideas and experience
• Take and respond to briefs, both internal and external
• Ensure delivery of work is to the highest possible standard
• Ensure constant innovation across all deliverables
• Present work internally and externally
• Complete work to deadline and often under pressure

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A good understanding of digital and social media marketing and its potential and limitations
• A creative mind
• Demonstrable interest in digital marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Internet research and problem solving skills
• Organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to react quickly within a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A love for learning new things

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location)
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self‑driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.