About the Role You will provide essential support to two Account Directors and be responsible for the day-to-day running of (specific) clients projects. Account Managers serve as a link between clients and the agency, as such, you will liaise between the client and a variety of agency staff in order to co-ordinate specific projects and campaigns. You will manage administrative and organisational work and ensure that the work is reliably completed within budget, ensuring deadlines are met and work is to standard / on brief. Up-to-date knowledge of current or emerging communication techniques and technologies and an awareness of how the industry is developing with new communication technologies are an important part of this role. About You You’re looking to join an ambitious busy agency, share experience on a variety of projects and grow your knowledge and expertise. You will be enthusiastic, focused and passionate about your craft. You will be reliable, hard-working, energetic and super organised. You will be methodical when it comes to meeting deadlines. You will have great inter-personal skills and work well within a team or independently. You will have a high standard of communication skills and have a keen attention to detail. You will have 2+ years’ proven experience as a Senior Account Executive/Account Manager. Essentials and desirables we require for the role: Essentials: At least 2 years’ proven experience in the following areas - client services, media relations, research, communications/services and content management systemsPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in project managementPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in project managementAbility to successfully manage the client briefing process, from taking a client brief, to communicating internally, through to delivering the finished project or campaign, competently adapting if the brief / timings changeCompetent IT skills including experience of using MS Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams (ability to present via Teams is essential)Experience of using project management tools such as Trello would be an advantageExperience of web development and project managing new websites from start to finishExperience of working in content management systemsExperience of online marketing (email / social media / PPC / influencer / display & video) and affiliate marketing techniquesGood working knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok) and organic and paid social media posts/campaigns, SEO and PPCHigh standard of administration and organisation skillsNatural ability to build strong relationships both externally and internallyComfortable meeting clients face to faceAbility to manage multiple projects, delivering the best possible outcome for the client and the agency Desirables: Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing (Level 4), gained through the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), equivalent or similarPrevious experience of working in a busy digital agency - clients in the Financial, Industrial, Commercial and Public Sector industries would be an advantage but not a deal breakerExperience with Hubspot marketing platform About Our Agency A&P is a fast growing, fully integrated marketing agency focusing on Brand, Creative, Digital, and Film. Established for over 30 years and based in Preston, we work with an array of blue chip clients. With one of the highest retention rates in the industry for both clients and staff, A&P is a fantastic place to develop your career and gain experience across multiple disciplines. As an agency, A&P delivers excellence for our clients by employing a passionate, creative, and motivated team. We’re looking for like-minded people who share our passion to join us in delivering success for our clients. Check out our website for lots more information about us - In return, we will offer you: A competitive salary of £30,000 gross per annum for a full time working patternGenerous holiday entitlement starting with 25 days per annum plus bank holidaysA fun and rewarding place to workAn environment where you can thrive and work with like-minded people who are enthusiastic and passionate about what they do Working Hours : Monday-Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch). A flexible working pattern can be considered and the salary will reflect the working pattern. As this role will be primarily office based, you’ll need to live within an easily commutable distance. If you think you'd be perfect for this role, what are you waiting for? We’d love to hear from you. Not got all the essentials? We’d still love to hear from you. Please apply attaching your current CV and a covering statement telling us why you would be great for this role. This is a UK based role and proof of your eligibility to work in the UK will be required during the recruitment process. We will interview suitable candidates as they apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find a strong candidate for the role. Closing date: 10 May 2025. Please see our privacy policy on our website for how long we will keep your data when you apply to one of our vacancies. NO AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS
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Account Manager (with Digital focus)