ACCOUNT MANAGER (IHA)

Asahi Europe & International; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry, Asahi Europe & International seeks an experienced Account Manager to lead projects for iconic brands like Peroni and Asahi Super Dry. This role involves managing multi-channel marketing campaigns and building strong relationships with clients while working in a dynamic in-house agency environment that values creativity and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Global experience collaborating across markets

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience (agency or client side).
• Excellent campaign management experience.
• Good understanding of marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of projects for markets and brands.
• Build relationships with market and brand teams.
• Ensure timely and budget-friendly campaign delivery.

Skills

Campaign Management

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

Commercial Business or Marketing degree

Job description

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We are building a creative powerhouse inside Asahi, one of the world’s most respected beer brands. If you’re looking to break free from traditional agency life and grow within an exciting in-house environment, this is your chance to make an impact.

At Asahi, we’re assembling a best-in-class in-house agency to elevate some of the most iconic beer brands in the world—Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Kozel, Grolsch, Lech, and Tyskie—across multiple markets. And we need a Digital Executive to help drive our digital presence, ensuring our campaigns and platforms perform at their best.

Functional Overview

To deliver better, more creative and cost-effective solutions for our business, we are growing an in-house agency team, to support the Global Asahi brands and local market activities. As part of this model, we need an experienced Account Manager to manage the day to day running of projects for our markets and brands.

You will work alongside creative, social and digital teams to deliver excellent marketing solutions for our brands and markets. Our primary focus in our first 2 years will be around excellence in digital and social. We have set an ambitious goal for the IHA, growing over the next 4 years and expanding our remit and capabilities.

As the Account Manager you will be the key contact between the markets, brands and the in-house agency. You will not only have excellent campaign management experience, great people skills but also have a good understanding of delivering marketing campaigns; including strategic, creative and production processes. The Account Manager requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with client partners and key stakeholders/peers.

You will perform a key role in the in-house agency, managing the end-to-end delivery of campaigns ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high quality. Youthrivein a fast-paced environment, you are a brilliant multi-tasker who is results driven and passionate about driving creative excellence. A solid understanding of all aspects of the media landscape (social and digital essential) and the integrated production process are essential.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leads the day-to-day management of key projects within your portfolio of brands.

Location: UK, NL, PL, CZ | Hybrid

FIXED TERM

Join the Digital Evolution at Asahi

We are building a creative powerhouse inside Asahi, one of the world’s most respected beer brands. If you’re looking to break free from traditional agency life and grow within an exciting in-house environment, this is your chance to make an impact.

At Asahi, we’re assembling a best-in-class in-house agency to elevate some of the most iconic beer brands in the world—Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Kozel, Grolsch, Lech, and Tyskie—across multiple markets. And we need a Digital Executive to help drive our digital presence, ensuring our campaigns and platforms perform at their best.

Functional Overview

To deliver better, more creative and cost-effective solutions for our business, we are growing an in-house agency team, to support the Global Asahi brands and local market activities. As part of this model, we need an experienced Account Manager to manage the day to day running of projects for our markets and brands.

You will work alongside creative, social and digital teams to deliver excellent marketing solutions for our brands and markets. Our primary focus in our first 2 years will be around excellence in digital and social. We have set an ambitious goal for the IHA, growing over the next 4 years and expanding our remit and capabilities.

As the Account Manager you will be the key contact between the markets, brands and the in-house agency. You will not only have excellent campaign management experience, great people skills but also have a good understanding of delivering marketing campaigns; including strategic, creative and production processes. The Account Manager requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with client partners and key stakeholders/peers.

You will perform a key role in the in-house agency, managing the end-to-end delivery of campaigns ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high quality. Youthrivein a fast-paced environment, you are a brilliant multi-tasker who is results driven and passionate about driving creative excellence. A solid understanding of all aspects of the media landscape (social and digital essential) and the integrated production process are essential.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leads the day-to-day management of key projects within your portfolio of brands.

Build great relationships with the markets and their brand teams, while effectively collaborating with external agencies and 3rd parties.

Manages the development and delivery of best in class, creative and production across all projects through to implementation and campaign reporting.

Track project deadlines and capacity to ensure we are in line with expected delivery, flagging to clients if additional support is needed.

Champion ‘Best in class Account Management practices’, by managing meeting invites, contact reports etc.

Collaborate with the other members of the In-house agency to ensure the projects are clearly planned out, prioritised and resourced accordingly to meet deadlines and requirements.

Input into (with Operations) Yearly and Quarterly planning for relevant projects and work with brands on prioritization and optimal workflow.

Be a champion of the IHA processes, ensuring you are following key structures such as reporting, post project evaluation, feedback loops and communication protocols.

Take ownership of projects from a finance and budget management perspective. Including tracking time and project budgets.

Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and client markets to provide valuable insights and recommendations to our brands.

What You Bring to the Table

Relevant industry experience (agency or client side)

Commercial Business or Marketing degree advantageous

Why Join Us?

Work on some of the world’s most recognised beer brands, delivering digital solutions that make an impact.

Be part of a growing in-house agency, shaping its digital evolution from the ground up.

Gain global experience, collaborating across markets to create high-performance campaigns.

Enjoy a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are encouraged.

Hybrid working model, offering flexibility while fostering collaboration.

Competitive salary and benefits package, designed to support your career growth.

About Asahi Europe & International

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

About Our In-House Agency

Our in-house agency is transforming how we deliver creative, social, and digital campaigns for Asahi’s global and local brands. With teams based in Italy, the UK, Czechia, the Netherlands, and Poland, we operate as a pan-European hub—bringing together top talent to create high-impact marketing solutions.

By balancing creativity, cost-effectiveness, and speed, we’re building a streamlined model that sets the standard for in-house agencies across the FMCG industry.

And we’re just getting started. As we grow, our remit will expand across even more markets, giving you the opportunity to be part of something that’s continuously evolving and pushing boundaries

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE—no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly shape the future of an in-house agency and contribute to high-impact digital campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us redefine what’s possible for in-house agencies.