Job vacancy
Account Manager
The Role Objective
An Account Manager must be proactive with the ability to create bespoke campaigns subject to the client’s regional requirements.
The candidate will be required to develop communications plans and opportunities across all media channels. This is a challenging position and requires a strong candidate with good interpersonal skills to work with a diverse range of clients and media channels across the UK and Ireland.
It is also within the Account Manager’s remit to facilitate the development of the Planner/Buyers on the team, so some experience of people management would be preferable.
You’ll have an inquisitive mind, be full of enthusiasm and confidence with the ability to excite colleagues and clients alike.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
The successful candidate will have in depth UK market knowledge of both national and regional media, ideally with 2+ years experience or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of all media channels.
Need to possess good analytical and interpretive skills, pay close attention to detail, and have the ability to think creatively and strategically. There is a requirement to develop communications solutions quickly and accurately. The candidate must illustrate their ability to work under pressure.
Working with the Account Director and planning team within the agency, the candidate will also be required to demonstrate their ability to both work independently and be a strong team player. Candidates must possess a clear and concise style of writing along with a confident and persuasive presentation technique. The candidate will also be required to establish good working relationships with external agencies including creative and PR.
• An interest in and thorough knowledge of all media opportunities.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• An ability to be proactive, multi-task and manage time and people effectively.
• A clear and concise style of writing with confident, persuasive presentation skills.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Computer literate.
The Process
Please send your CV to jane.mctaggart@mediacom.com. There will be two interview stages.
Further information
MediaCom Edinburgh 6 Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU
T: 0131 555 1500
F: 0131 555 2343
We are always looking for new talent at MediaCom Edinburgh, so please send your CV or any queries to frances.thompson@mediacom.com.
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