Production Account Executive

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off 25 days + bank holidays

Wellbeing Day and flexible bank hols

Smart Working up to 40% from home

Option to work from abroad after 12mo,

Pension scheme

Corporate Medical Cash Plan

Electric car salary sacrifice

Employee assistance programme

Funding for professional quals

Monthly Employee of the Month bonus (£

Referral bonuses up to £1500

Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) is seeking a proactive Coordinator to support the coordination and organisation of window production for M&S Fashion, Home & Beauty stores. You will work closely with Account Managers and Directors, ensuring campaigns run smoothly from creative development through to delivery and installation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and ITG teams, maintaining strong relationships across stakeholders, and delivering high operating standards while contributing

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of creative processes and marketing principles preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role or internship desirable.
• Ideally from a retail background.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all projects, using ITG platforms for briefing processes and distribution lists.
• Maintain and update the store database during monthly reviews.
• Manage approvals and resolve file-related issues throughout project stages.
• Support development of bespoke window sample elements for final approval.
• Attend store and supplier visits to ensure window compliance and quality control.
• Support mock shop sessions with setup, presentations, notes and action follow-ups.
• Support day-to-day administration tasks and ad hoc projects.
• Support campaign and packaging cost management with budgets set by M&S finance team.
• Verify studio artwork and production estimates and manage invoicing processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Collaborative work

Proactive attitude

Creativity fundamentals

Retail background

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to support the coordination and organisation of window production across all M&S Fashion, Home & Beauty stores. Working closely with the Account Manager, Account Director, and M&S stakeholders, you will support the delivery of campaigns and day-to-day activity, managing projects of varying scale from initial creative development through to final delivery and/or installation.

This role is highly people-focused, requiring close collaboration with clients and internal ITG teams while maintaining excellent working relationships across all stakeholders. A positive and proactive approach is essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will support the delivery of high operating standards while contributing to continuous improvement across projects and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support across all projects, assisting with distribution lists and briefing processes using ITG’s technology platforms.
• Maintain the store database, managing updates and amendments through regular monthly review meetings.
• Manage approvals and resolve any file-related issues throughout all stages of a project.
• Support the development of bespoke window sample elements to achieve final approval.
• Attend regular store and supplier visits to ensure window compliance and quality control standards are maintained.
• Attend mock shop sessions, supporting with set-up, presentations, feedback, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
• Support general day-to-day administration tasks, alongside ad hoc requests and projects.

Finance Management

• Support overall campaign and packaging cost management in line with budgets agreed by the M&S finance team for the financial year.
• Verify studio artwork estimates and actual costs.
• Verify production estimates and actual costs.
• Manage PO requisitions and invoicing processes.

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• A basic understanding of creative processes and marketing principles would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a similar role or internship is desirable, but not essential.
• Ideally, you will come from a retail background.

Work’s a treat!
Perks at ITG — alongside a competitive salary, here's what you can look forward to:

• Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
• Flexibility & lifestyle — Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year.
• Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
• Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
• Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
• Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

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