Social Media Executive

Dentsu Aegis Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global creative agency in Manchester is seeking an Account Executive to manage social media campaigns and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in social media, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This permanent role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary along with a tailored benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tailored benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with clients throughout their social media campaigns.
• Manage administrative and campaign work.
• Support account team to drive revenue growth.
• Discuss and identify client social media requirements.
• Devise campaigns to meet clients’ brief and budget.
• Present campaign ideas and budget to the client.
• Brief media, creative, and research staff.
• Liaise between client and agency to ensure effective communication.
• Negotiate campaign details with clients and staff.
• Handle budgets, manage campaign costs, and invoice clients.
• Write client reports and monitor campaign effectiveness.
• Undertake administration tasks and attend meetings.
• Make pitches to win new business.

Skills

Experience in a social media role

Complete understanding of the social media landscape

Ability to form and strengthen client relationships

Quick to absorb and analyze information

Enthusiastic and energetic

Approachable and diplomatic

Clear communication skills

Ability to present ideas with conviction

Highly organized and flexible

Job description

Job Description:

A BIT ABOUT US

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlockexponentialgrowth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, businesses and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

As Account Executive you’ll liaise closely with our clients throughout their social media campaigns, helping to manage administrative and campaign work. As Account Executive, you’ll also help to support your wider account team to drive revenue growth by building upon these client relationships. Your effective communication and interpersonal skills and client rapport will help you succeed as an Account Executive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meeting and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their social media requirements;
• Working with colleagues to devise campaigns to meet clients’ brief and budget;
• Presenting, alongside colleagues (particularly the account manager), thecampaign ideas and budget to the client;
• Working with the account manager to brief media, creative and research staff, andassisting with the formulation of marketing strategies;
• Liaising with, and acting as the link between, the client and agency bymaintaining regular contact with both, ensuring that communication flows effectively;
• Negotiating with clients and staff about the details of campaigns;
• Presenting creative work to clients for approval or modification;
• Handling budgets, managing campaign costs and invoicing clients;
• Writing client reports;
• Monitoring the effectiveness of campaigns;
• Undertaking administration tasks;
• Arranging and attending meetings;
• Making pitches, along with other agency staff, to try to win new business for the agency.

WH A T YOU BRING

• Experience in a social media role
• A complete understanding of the social media landscape
• The ability to form and strengthen solid clientrelationships (having proof of this)
• Quick to absorb and analyse large amounts of information
• Enthusiastic, energetic and imaginative
• Approachable, outgoing and diplomatic
• A clear communicator, in person and writing
• Able to present ideas with conviction
• Highly organised and flexible

WORKING WITH US

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas at the intersection of brand, culture, and commerce. In an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving.

On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

WHAT WE OFFER

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in our Manchester office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Monday and Tuesday
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us [e-mail] , quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:

Manchester - Bonded Warehouse

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent