Account Manager - Comms Planning

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Planning Account Manager to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with a prestigious client, delivering top-tier media strategies while fostering innovation and collaboration. You will manage daily operations, lead campaigns, and develop award-winning ideas, all while working alongside talented professionals. If you are driven by performance and eager to advance your career in a respected media agency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and communication skills in English.
• Experience in cross-channel media planning and digital understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily account management and serve as the primary client contact.
• Inspire and manage the internal team, overseeing budgets and ensuring efficiency.

Skills

Budget Management

Digital Media Planning

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Channel Media Planning

Relationship Management

Innovation Drive

Job description

Job DescriptionDescription

Planning Account Manager - JP Morgan Chase

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Overview of role

EssenceMediacom seeks an Account Manager to join the JPMorgan Chase team, offering exciting market challenges and brand opportunities. A Senior Planner interested in finance and looking to advance is ideal.

Chase is a great client, challenging EssenceMediacom to deliver top-tier media strategies and explore new approaches. Our integrated team combines UK strategy and creative talent, providing a comprehensive agency experience.

This role offers the chance to work with talented colleagues across departments and learn from them.

Reporting of the role

This position typically reports to the Account Director.

3 best things about the job

• Working within a respected media agency network that values innovation and new ideas.
• Support, tools, and expectations to deliver excellent digital planning on a leading UK account.
• A major opportunity to advance your career and learn from top professionals and clients.

Measures of success

In three months, you will:

• Manage daily account operations and oversee ongoing projects.
• Understand the client’s business landscape and health through econometrics and contact optimizer insights.
• Set team objectives and build strong relationships.

In six months, you will:

• Lead a key campaign from start to finish.
• Complete any necessary digital upskilling training.
• Deliver excellent work and manage client relationships, incorporating innovation and collaboration.

In 12 months, you will:

• Begin your path to AD level, attending relevant training.
• Develop award-winning ideas.
• Implement new efficiencies across the team and client processes.

Responsibilities of the role

The planning account manager's main responsibilities are:

1. Leading daily account management and serving as the primary client contact.
2. Inspiring and managing the internal team, overseeing budgets, and ensuring efficiency.
3. Acting as the key link between planning and other departments for smooth account operation.

What you will need

• Performance mindset with budget management and measurement skills.
• Digital understanding and ability to address digital questions in client meetings.
• Strong presentation and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage relationships confidently.
• Drive for innovation and industry knowledge.
• Detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
• Experience in cross-channel media planning.
• Motivational positive attitude.
• Delegation and strategic selling skills.
• Ability to provide regular feedback and set KPIs.
• Proactive in addressing performance issues.
• Collaborative approach with various teams.
• Quality control of team output.

About EssenceMediacom

We are a global agency leading with innovative thinking, driving growth for brands, and challenging conventional media boundaries. Our diverse team of 10,000 influencers helps clients achieve exponential growth and industry leadership in equity, sustainability, and more. We value our people, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and opportunity to grow careers and horizons.