Account Manager (Weybridge)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Weybridge seeks an ambitious Account Manager to manage client relationships and oversee project schedules. The role is dynamic and requires strong communication skills and an ability to juggle multiple projects. Candidates should have a background in shopper marketing and be proactive problem solvers. This position is office-based three days a week with potential hybrid work options.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Reflection days for well-being

24/7 helpdesk for personal support

Family friendly policies with full pay for family milestones

Agency discounts and onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in a shopper / retailer agency with BTL POS Campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Passionate about digital and social strategy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key contact for the client on a daily basis.
• Plan and schedule workload for the design teams.
• Manage client expectations regarding delivery and needs.

Skills

Client management

Project handling

Creative problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Company description

We are PG ONE. We are the ideas, production and media for over 30 of the world’s most known and loved brands from the world’s biggest advertiser, P&G (Procter & Gamble). When you see Pampers, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Fairy, Ariel, Always & Braun to name a few, that’s us. We are made differently to conventional agencies as we believe in the power of togetherness. Under one roof you’ll find creatives, designers, strategists, account teams, producers, project managers, data scientists, PR & advocacy teams and media talent, all working as one. And you’ll find a culture of pushing new boundaries to solve the most complex business challenges. We call this culture “Dare to be Different” and we are very proud of it. Because we know you have to keep breaking new ground, without fear, to be successful.

Our Commitment

Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at PGOne. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environm

Overview

We are looking for an ambitious Account Manager who is willing to roll their sleeves up and get the job done! No two days will be the same, it’s fast paced and fun, and we want someone who is comfortable and confident to juggle multiple projects & stakeholders at any one time.

Covering all brands for P&G this is a busy role that requires organisation, client management and the ability to work with the design team and manage their workload.

We need someone who is proactive and always thinking two steps ahead about how we can go above and beyond client expectations. A creative problem solver, with a strong shopper / ecomm background, you will have an eye to spot opprotunity and build business whilst managing internal and external stakeholders, whilst working alongside another Account Manager.

The role is based on site with the client at their Weybridge Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Be the day-to-day key contact for the client.
• Plan and schedule the design teams workload.
• Manage client expectations aligned to delivery and needs and internal SLA's.
• Fully understand the capability of PG ONE Shopper & Ecomm.
• You will need to be on the pulse of all projects, working across all areas of the Shopper & Ecomm projects.
• Understanding developments in the communications landscape across all touchpoints including digital, continually upgrading your understanding of what and how this can be leveraged on the accounts you work on.
• Managing finance & ensuring P&G processes are adhered to.

Qualifications

• You are the lynchpin of the team in Weybridge driving the business forward and making sure it runs like clock-work.
• You lean into problems.
• You’re a cultural engine: contributing to foster a culture where everyone can enjoyably collaborate on producing the very best work.
• You are passionate about developments in the shopper & Eccomm landscape, continually upgrading your understanding of what and how this can be leveraged for your client.
• You have experience working in a shopper / retailer agency and well versed in BTL POS Campaigns, integrated 360 campaigns, digital / social strategy and campaign development.

Communication and management skills

• Leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills are essential.
• Pro-active in handling multiple projects, complex situations and negotiations with a solutions-oriented approach to problems.
• Effective communicator and presenter

Additional information

PGOne has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).