Account Manager (Marketing)

Lesniak Swann Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesniak Swann Ltd is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our growing team. You will provide expert account management to a range of B2B client accounts within a busy agency environment, handling campaigns, research and strategy projects, branding and content work.

This client-facing role requires a degree or higher and at least two years of marketing experience, preferably in B2B or agency settings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing role, preferably within a B2B or agency environment.
• Exceptional account/project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships.
• Experience in B2B marketing or technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• To manage the strategy of, relationship with, workflow, profitability and growth of clients that are assigned to you.
• Understand and respond to the Clients' business, communications strategy and objectives.
• Obtain business data and market information from the Client and from the competitive environment to ensure that the Agency is fully immersed in the Clients' business.
• Debate the strategic direction of any brief with your Client. Understand the wider objectives of the brief and suggest alternative routes that the Client may not have considered.
• Take full responsibility for projects assigned to you, from managing timings and budgets, through to client liaison, briefing and invoicing.
• Manage projects in proactive way, positioning the Agency as a key strategic partner, taking an active interest in all aspects of client business.

Skills

Account management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join our growing team. You will be responsible for providing expert account management to a wide range of B2B client accounts within a busy and fast paced agency environment.

This is a client facing role and as an Account Manager you'll work across a variety of accounts, managing advertising campaigns, research and strategy projects, branding and corporate identity, printed literature, exhibition design and content work.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage the strategy of, relationship with, workflow, profitability and growth of clients that are assigned to you.


• Understand and respond to the Clients' business, communications strategy and objectives.


• Obtain business data and market information from the Client and from the competitive environment to ensure that the Agency is fully immersed in the Clients' business.


• Debate the strategic direction of any brief with your Client. Understand the wider objectives of the brief and suggest alternative routes that the Client may not have considered.


• Take full responsibility for projects assigned to you, from managing timings and budgets, through to client liaison, briefing and invoicing.


• Manage projects in proactive way, positioning the Agency as a key strategic partner, taking an active interest in all aspects of client business.

Requirements

Educated to degree level or higher.

Experience

2+ years of experience in a marketing role, preferably within a B2B or agency environment.

Skills

• Exceptional account/project management skills.


• Strategically minded.


• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Attributes

• Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.


• Experience in B2B marketing or technology sectors.


• Previous agency experience.

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