Senior Account Manager- B2B Agency- Manchester

Adam Recruitment Ltd ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000 per annum

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a growing B2B Marketing & Communications Agency in Altrincham. This person will have a minimum of five years' experience, of which at least one year in a management position, and will have developed the necessary skills to manage a number of accounts and people. Account planning ? Identify and agree client business objectives and resulting communications strategy. ? Develop objectives to meet this strategy. ? Have an in-depth understanding of the client's business and market. Programme implementation ? Manage and take responsibility for the agreed client programme. ? Maintain regular client contact; anticipate potential problem areas, devise solutions and communicate to client. ? Focus on adding value through evaluation of activities. ? Lead account teams to ensure client objectives are met through the development, implementation and review process. ? Aim continuously for best practice to assist in meeting client programme objectives with optimum use of time and value delivered. ? Develop and broaden client relationships to a level where the client has a clear respect for the value of your opinion, and that of your team. International ? Use relevant language(s) - both written and spoken - on a regular basis in a business context. ? Travel to attend client meetings/exhibitions as required; amount of travel will depend on client portfolio. Knowledge ? Build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of economic and industry issues. ? Build an in-depth knowledge base of clients within team, client publications, industry publications and issues. ? Advanced writing, reporting and presentation skills. ? Advanced understanding of print, digital, photography and design. Demonstrate project management - directly/of team members. Commercial skills ? Understand the company business plan and how it will be achieved. ? Participate in the development of new business. Management skills ? Ensure effective business management through adherence to existing procedures by self and team members. ? Ensure business objectives achieved through development and management of team members. ? Leadership skills Personal skills ? Communicate confidently across all levels; internally, with the press and with clients. ? Acts as an effective role model for team members. ? Take responsibility for personal development. ? Become an ambassador for the company - embrace the company mission and values. ? Apply time management principles to balance workloads for yourself and team.