Account Manager

McCann; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in the UK is looking for an Account Manager to manage projects and work with global clients. Candidates should possess strong German language skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes problem solving and teamwork, with a focus on personal and professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent holiday allowance

Enhance pension contributions

Life assurance

Learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience with global brands, FMCG and banking clients is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Creative problem solving and identifying new opportunities are key.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Ensure campaigns run smoothly from start to finish.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders.

Skills

German language skills

Experience in working with multiple markets

Excellent communication skills

Highly developed organisational skills

Problem solving

Collaborative approach

Self-starter

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Account Manager to join McCann Birmingham, working exclusively with our McCann Birmingham client services team. We value candidates with agency experience who have worked with big brands. What matters most is your can-do attitude, determination to get the job done, and ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, keep the team organized, and ensure everything runs smoothly.

McCann Birmingham is part of the UK's largest integrated agency. Over 800 individuals work together to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives. We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world’s biggest brands. Our awards include Euro Effies Most Effective Global Agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, and McCann Central’s recent awards at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. Creativity is at the forefront of everything we do.

We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists and marketers from diverse backgrounds who care deeply about what we create. While our skillsets are broad and our process knowledge is deep, we are all continually learning.

What you need to have under your belt

Required key skills:

• German language skills are essential (written and spoken)
• Experience in working with multiple markets
• Experience with global brands, FMCG and banking clients would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Highly developed organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders attached to one client globally
• Problem solver who can think on their feet and seek out new opportunities for the business and the clients
• A future leader. We’re looking for ambitious people who want to grow personally and professionally
• A curious mindset
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A self-starter who enjoys taking ownership and sees a campaign from start to finish
• Trusted pair of hands that will get the job done

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects under pressure and keep the team organized
• Ensure campaigns run smoothly from start to finish
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and partners
• Identify opportunities for the business and clients
• Take ownership of campaigns and drive them to completion

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as excellent holiday, plus the opportunity to take additional fully paid leave, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and more.

A culture of learning and development is central to our ethos, so you’ll have access to industry-leading training and development programmes, plus you’ll work closely with the world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

For us, diversity is a business imperative—embedded into every aspect of how we operate to drive success. An encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.

As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, we expect the talent mix in our agencies to encompass all dimensions of diversity, and we require the same of the people we work with.

Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates belonging, connection and shared purpose. It enables us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and lead with purpose.

McCann is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role. Please let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to perform at your best.