Client Services Executive

Clone Media; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Basingstoke is seeking a Client Services Executive to manage creative, print, and branded merchandise campaigns. This role demands someone with strong communication skills, existing client-facing experience, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include project management, creating invoices, and maintaining CRM systems. The position offers a salary of £25,000-£28,000 and numerous benefits including flexible working hours, generous holidays, and an education program.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday

2-days Work From Anywhere per week + flexible hours

Deliveroo on us, once per month

Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks

Free parking

Bright, clean, inspiring modern offices

Qualifications

• Existing client-facing or customer services experience from the print or branded merchandise industry.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Keen eye for detail and comfort communicating at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Project Management of Creative, Print and Branded Merchandise Campaigns.
• Creating Purchase Orders, Order Confirmations and Invoices.
• Updating and maintaining the CRM with up-to-date project notes.
• Communicating with clients and suppliers through phone and email.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Job description

About Us

Clone is an Employee-Owned independent marketing services agency intent on creating impact for brands. Our expertise and experience allow us to produce the courageous, creative solutions that modern brands require.

Our team of experts create brilliantly effective creative work and unique brand experiences to give our clients' brands the competitive edge.

Culture is critical, and ours makes us different. We're a close-knit team of hardworking creatives, project managers and designers with commerciality at the forefront of the solutions we provide. If it doesn't provide tangible results, we don't offer it, and we're 100% committed to delivering measurable results for our clients. We aim to forge long‑term partnerships that are built on openness, trust, and an immense work ethic.

We've experienced amazing growth over the last decade, and we're now in the scale phase. We can only achieve our ambitious growth journey by continuing to be a consistent and dependable partner, that are laser‑focused on client experience.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for an amazing Client Services Executive to join our busy team in Basingstoke. The role is varied and would suit someone with existing client‑facing or customer services experience from the print or branded merchandise industry. The CSE is responsible for organising the production and delivery of various creative, print and branding campaigns. The job will involve guiding our clients through the entire production process, liaising between them and our supply chain on artwork approval, production, and delivery. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact throughout the production process, and we are looking for someone who is fully customer‑centric, who cares about delivering a fantastic client experience. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate they can work well under pressure, being able to prioritise many tasks effectively. A keen eye for detail is a must, and you should feel comfortable talking to people at all levels within an organisation. Creative, Print or Branded Merchandise experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Management of Creative, Print and Branded Merchandise Campaigns
• Creating Purchase Orders, Order Confirmations and Invoices
• Updating and maintaining the CRM with up‑to‑date project notes
• Following internal processes
• Communicating with clients and suppliers through phone and email
• Prioritisation of tasks
• Cross‑selling and up‑selling
• Asking for feedback on completed jobs
• Reporting to the CS Lead

Candidate Requirements

• Communication: Essential for conveying the production process, understanding customer requirements, and building rapport.
• Active Listening: Understanding customer needs, concerns, and preferences to tailor their approach.
• Product Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of the products or services being sold.
• Time Management: Managing time effectively to maximise productivity.
• Resilience: Require resilience and perseverance to overcome setbacks and focus on long‑term goals.
• Problem‑Solving: The ability to identify production pain points, address objections, and propose solutions.
• Relationship Building: Cultivating strong relationships fosters trust, loyalty, and repeat business.
• Adaptability: Adaptable to changing situations to adjusting their approach and strategies accordingly.

Salary

£25,000-£28,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

Working at Clone

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday
• 2‑days WFA per week + flexible start & finish times
• Education program
• Deliveroo on us, once per month
• Bright, clean, inspiring modern offices
• Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks
• Free parking

Our Values

We are bold thinkers. We push boundaries. We embrace the power of big ideas.

We are thoughtful about people and the planet. We care deeply about ethically sourcing and being eco‑minded.

We are an extension of your team. We're reliable, personable, and emotionally invested in achieving the best results for you