Posted: 25 Nov 2005 Deadline for Application: 22 Dec 2005
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Job Title
Senior Account Manager
Employer
Design UK
Salary
Good competitive salary, dependent on experience and potential
Location
United Kingdom, Soho, London
Job Type
Permanent
Employer Type
Agency / Consultancy
Start Date
Jan 2005
Job Description
DESIGN UK We are an independent digital agency that drives human behaviour online to create measurable value for clients such as Diesel, Hackett, RAC and Butlins.
For nearly 10 years we have delivered our clients online success through bold, innovative ideas, elegant designs and customer-focused technology.
Our solutions create awareness, maximise conversion, heighten brand loyalty, and realise competitive advantage - driving over £560 million of revenue and direct the behaviour of more than 20 million people every day.
We are growing and have ambitious plans.
THE JOB Design UK is looking for someone who works in one of the UKs largest digital agencies as an Account Manager/Director and is seeking a stronger, more vital role in a growing agency. This person will be bright, enthusiastic and have experience of mid to large-size accounts. They will be ambitious, wanting to drive their career fast with a dynamic agency.
The Account Manager/Director will focus on advising, driving and delivering on a leading upmarket menswear brand and helping develop two luxury brand accouints. The Account Manager will be responsible for the successful management of existing client accounts and is expected to operate at a strategic level to ensure that the client relationship is positive, expectations are managed appropriately, and that existing clients remain a consistent source of revenue for Design UK.
In order to meet these objectives, the Account Manager will partner with clients to understand and interpret their marketing plans and goals and help them to translate and map those goals against Design UKs service offerings to help solve business problems. This will encompass all areas of the clients online corporate initiatives including; website design and development, website maintenance, web-based application development, e-commerce initiatives, marketing presentations, sales and collateral materials, affiliate programs, liaison with offline media agencies, search engine optimization, and training.
In addition, the successful Account Manager will collaborate with, and provide direction to the design UK production teams to ensure the successful execution of client projects from conception through completion. The Account Manager must have a proven track record of 3+ years of successful account planning and management. They must have a demonstrated ability to build, nurture, and leverage relationships with senior and C-level executives using a consultative approach. They must have experience and confidence in their writing and communication skills, as well as developing and presenting account plans and proposals to clients. The positioning also requires networking and negotiation skills, the ability to manage long term online initiatives and interfacing with numerous departments. The Account Manager position offers a base salary plus incentives to grow and manage accounts.
Candidate Requirements
EXPERIENCE/REQUIRED SKILLS Account management experience at medium to large digital agency Ability to understand, convey, and present new ideas to clients Ability to uncover future needs and champion new revenue opportunities Experience and comfort level operating at the Senior/C-Level Demonstrated ability to manage internal as well as customer-facing initiatives Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong presentation and negotiation skills Prior proposal writing experience Solid understanding of marketing and sales at the strategic level Excellent interpersonal and listening skills Highly motivated, results-driven self-starter Exceptional organisational skills
Instructions for applicants
Please email a covering letter and CV explaining your suitability for the job
