Senior Account Executive

Fundamental Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life cover

Cycle scheme

Season ticket loans

25 days annual leave pro rata

Job summary

Fundamental Media in London is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our Media Planning & Buying team. You will plan and manage media campaigns across online and offline channels for asset management accounts, building strong relationships with clients and publishers while thinking strategically.

You will attend client meetings, support campaign reporting, and develop media strategies. A 2+ year track record in media planning/buying, plus strong numeracy and communication skills, are

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Media Planner and Media Buyer
• Well organised, able to work independently, proactive and a strong team player
• Strong analytical mind-set and numeracy skills
• Good time management and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Confident in building relationships and communicating with clients and publishers
• Interest in financial news, business or economics
• University degree in Business/Economics/Marketing/Advertising/Communications or related field
• Experience in Ad Operations is a plus
• Excellent command of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and weekly status calls
• Implement integrated campaigns across online and offline channels
• Maintain relationships with clients, publishers and media vendors
• Assist in creating and managing media strategies for clients
• Prepare competitive data analyses and presentations
• Prepare ongoing/post-campaign reporting
• Analyze campaigns and monitor KPIs
• Generate ideas for process improvements
• Learn and work with ad serving technologies
• Assess media and event opportunities
• Coordinate internal and external project elements
• Manage multiple tasks to tight schedules

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

Client relationships

Analytical mindset

Public speaking

Time management

Team player

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Media Planner & Buyer – Senior Account Executive

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Account Executive to join our Media Planning & Buying team in London who is going to run campaigns for our global and domestic asset management accounts. To thrive in this role, you will have the ability to win people over, collaborate with peers, build strong relationships with clients and publishers, and to think strategically and outside the box. You will be confident in planning and managing media campaigns across a full range of channels.

About Us

Fundamental Media is a leading marketing agency specialising in asset management and educational providers. Established in 2003 in the City of London, we have grown to over 170 people with offices in Boston, Sydney, Milan, Hong Kong and London, whilst retaining the important ethos that our staff are part of our family. We are now the largest buyer of asset management advertising space globally and have created multiple award-winning marketing technology platforms.

From online to offline, we support businesses with media planning and buying backed by our combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. With our extensive industry expertise, proprietary technology and research, we are able to help our clients navigate the challenges in delivering impactful and highly targeted marketing to the right audiences, achieving their marketing objectives.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Attend client meetings and weekly status calls
• Implementation of integrated advertising campaigns (all media, online and offline)
• Work with and maintain relationships with industry partners such as clients, publishers, media vendors and creative agencies
• Assist in creation and management of media strategies for clients
• Prepare competitive data overview, analysis and presentation
• Prepare on-going / post campaign reporting
• Analysis of campaigns and monitoring click-through rates, conversations, ect
• Feedback and ideas generating for the constant improvement of processes
• Learning and working with ad serving technologies
• Prepare assessment of media and event opportunities
• Help coordinate all aspects (internal & external) of projects
• Able to work under tight schedule and manage priorities for multiple tasks set by clients

As an Ideal candidate you would have:

• A strong desire to work in paid media and the financial services sector
• 2+ years working experience as a Media Planner and Media Buyer
• Well organised, able to work independently, proactively and a strong team player
• A strong analytical mind-set and proven numeracy skills are also a requirement
• Good time management, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence in building relationships internally and externally, good communicator and public speaker (required for meetings with clients and publishers)
• A strong interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas
• University Degree in Business / Economics / Marketing / Advertising / Communications or any related disciplines preferred
• Experience of working in Ad Operations is a benefit
• Excellent command in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer:

• Supportive, friendly colleagues who work together to achieve shared goals
• Competitive salary and a discretionary bonus
• Career growth opportunities: We’re committed to your success and offer recognition, rewards, and the training and support needed for advancement
• A dynamic and innovative work environment within a contemporary, team-focused, and forward-thinking company
• 100% Club: A prestigious, peer-nominated award where top performers earn an all-expenses-paid vacation (previous destinations include Dubai, skiing in France, diving in the Red Sea, and Mykonos)
• Excellent benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover, cycle scheme, season ticket loans, 25 days’ annual leave pro rata, 2 days paid leave for charity work, study loans and free snacks in the office

If you’re looking for a company that values your contributions, invests in your development, and offers exciting rewards, Fundamental Media is the place for you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you require any information in an alternative format or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates throughout the process.

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