Account Manager

About Us

The Fundamental Group started out as a media agency, specialising in clients within the Asset Management and Higher Education sectors. Our vision was to become a leading specialist, and we have achieved this through a combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. This includes our in-house proprietary performance marketing technologies and reporting platforms, in-house programmatic solutions, research team and most importantly our people, each with expert sector knowledge.

Over the past 20 years, we have grown into a marketing technology group which numbers over 170 people globally. With a strategic presence across the globe, our offices span key locations including London, Milan, Boston, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Within your role, you will be working on the following:

• Plan and buy relevant media and present media proposals, including timings and cost breakdown. Use analysis to drive decisions in a way that yields sustained, measurable results.
• Maintain strong relationships with assigned clients. Proactively communicate to provide project updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns. Understand their goals, objectives, and challenges and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of client projects. Collaborate with internal teams to develop project timelines, deliverables, and ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Provide clients with accurate budget updates.
• Identify opportunities for upselling additional services or expanding existing projects to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain a deep understanding of your clients’ industry/segment, audience profiles, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with creative, media, and technology teams to ensure all aspects of client projects are executed effectively and seamlessly.

About You:

• Experience of working in a similar media buying / planning role.
• Strong digital media experience particularly display, content marketing and social media.
• An interest and passion in analysing your campaigns and pushing for the best outcome.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and good interpersonal skills: Persuasive and diplomatic.
• Demonstrable ability to make sensible, intelligent decisions in difficult and deadline driven situations.
• A passionate approach to tasks with a can-do attitude – committed to upholding professional standards while being flexible and self-motivated.
• Proven ability to create outstanding media strategies.
• The skills to handle multiple accounts and projects, ensuring client retention.
• Experience of liaising with and presenting recommendations to clients; excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to recognize good media opportunities and the ability to develop new ideas/concepts.
• An interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas.
• Fluent in spoken & written English. Any other languages are welcomed.

What we offer:

• Supportive, friendly colleagues who work together to achieve shared goals
• Competitive salary.
• Career growth opportunities: We’re committed to your success and offer recognition, rewards, and the training and support needed for advancement.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment within a contemporary, team-focused, and forward-thinking company.

If you’re looking for a company that values your contributions, invests in your development, and offers exciting rewards, Fundamental Media is the place for you!

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