Account Executive

Where does this role fit in?

This is a brilliant opportunity for an Account Executive who is starting out in the industry to take their next step and join the Creative client services team for one of our much-loved clients, and work for an agency who are transforming the way brands do marketing.

ITG are responsible for delivering multi-channel, creative content for huge global brands across many sectors, delivering game-changing marketing technology and connected creative services.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Manchester client services team, to work with a high-profile client.

The Account Executive carries responsibility for day-to-day customer service delivery, operational and administrative excellence.

This role will encompass working alongside a Senior Account Manager and Account Director and having responsibility for supporting on the delivery of a variety of multi-channel jobs with different marketing and comms objectives.

• Background in a Marketing or creative agency role is preferable but not essential

• Taking a brief from the client and formulating creative, copy, production and artwork briefs for our studio team
• Ability to manage a busy workload varying from smaller to larger scale projects at the same time
• Effective management of studio resource for the wider team
• Managing client requests for quotes and updating depending on evolving requirements of the job
• Maintain detailed job history for wash up sessions and keep track of costs to assess profitability of jobs
• Producing client CPA‘s (timelines) with the help of the Account Director, manage timings and ensuring successful delivery of projects
• Ability to work autonomously but also comfortable working as part of a wider team
• Ensure any queries are responded to promptly and efficiently
• Eye for detail with proven skills to quality check artwork ahead of sharing with QC team
• Support colleagues with daily operations in regards to workflow and best practice
• Ensure projects are completed and dispatched to pre-agreed schedules, right first time every time.
  

Required skills and abilities

• Ability to build relationships and work as part of a dynamic team
• Strong project management & organisational skills
• Good problem solving skills, especially under pressure
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skill
• Computer literate with good knowledge of excel and Outlook
• Pro-active, motivated and committed to developing own knowledge and skills
• Responds positively to new situations and challenges
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role will give someone a solid understanding of marketing, production and creative disciplines. Our culture is open, entrepreneurial and results focused. This is reflected in the way we structure our people processes, from selection, through induction, to training and development, reward and recognition. Our business supports committed, focused individuals to realise and achieve their full potential.

Work's a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back... and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.