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We’re looking for an established Account Manager to join our growing team in Manchester on a fixed-term contract basis to support delivery across a range of FMCG brands. As an Account Manager, you’ll act as one of your clients’ main points of contact at ZEAL, independently managing the delivery of creative campaigns and projects, ensuring the work is delivered on brief, on budget and in line with the agreed statement of work.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the delivery of projects, acting as a key point of contact between Client Services, Planning, Creative and the client
Plan key milestones of projects including preparing timelines, securing creative resource, planning budgets and forecasting
Taking the leading role with full accountability on your projects
Participating in client meetings, presentations and internal meetings, taking ownership of your actions and deliverables
Facilitate sessions with Creatives to take them through your well thought out, actionable briefs
Attend internal planning and forecasting meetings to ensure the correct resources are planned
Lead monthly project management meetings, reporting on time spent versus billed across your projects
Create estimates and budget proposals, and oversee delivery of day-to-day financials including invoices, raising POs, expenses and managing accrued income
Actively develop your knowledge of the landscape where your clients’ brands operate
Requirements:
Availability to start work at short notice or immediately
Proven experience in client services in an advertising agency, delivering creative briefs
Strong financial management and commercial acumen
The ability to effectively project manage and communicate with multiple stakeholders
Confidence in liaising directly with clients and strong presentation skills to share creative ideas
What we offer:
24 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Annual company bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Continuous learning and development
Enhanced parental benefits
The last Friday of every quarter is a ZEAL Day off
Christmas closure
Work from home budget to help you achieve your dream set up
Dog friendly offices
A wealth of social events from our seasonal gatherings to our quarter review get-togethers