Account Executive - Marketing - Milton Keynes - ML/HQ00038904_0411

Job Description:
Account Executive - Integrated

Working for this profitable, established, b2b marketing agency - this is a great role for a passionate junior marketer. Working in a beautiful converted barn, with on site parking, you will ideally have one year's proven experience in a similar position and/or have worked for an advertising or marketing communications agency previously.

You will have a good understanding of the timescales involved with a project i.e. scheduling and budget experience is an advantage, as are good organisational and time management skills.

You'll need to be results and delivery focused, and show a willingness to work extra hours to ensure a project is completed. Naturally excellent communication skills, both written and oral are a must, as well as having experience of dealing with clients and suppliers.

Key attributes and skills required for this role:
*Copywriting - knowing the key components to a good "story" and being able to articulate to a copywriter
*A professional manner
*Excellent grammar
*Provide administrative support for the team and clients
*Strong presentation and negotiation skills
*Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner
*Media pitching & selling - steps to maximise your success and post evaluation
*Relationship building with current clients, prospects and internal staff as these are your mentors
*Service driven approach - client always comes first, conduct, politeness, helpfulness
*Job function & priorities - important attributes for an AE - be ready to help!
*Team Player -strengths you bring to the team, positive effect you have
*Media / Social Media Contact - who / when / what / how
*Time Management - deadlines / prioritisation - communication
*Research - what information sources would you use, how do you know what information may be important to find?
*General media knowledge - keeping abreast of current news stories and media
*Common sense - reaction to potential issues / keeping the client informed
*Planning of studio time
*Artwork and proof checking


You will work with account manager to build excellent and mutually fulfilling long term relationships, delivering long term organic growth and ongoing lead generation. The ability to listen and quickly understand client requirements is paramount, to becoming involved with client's marketing plans at an increasingly strategic level. You'll manage your own projects as designated by Account Manager, taking full ownership and responsibility for those projects.

The agency has excellent standards of service, ensuring that client loyalty remains strong - they are seeking their next 'superstar' to help them grow and retain great relationships.