Account Manager
We are currently looking for an Account Manager to join one of the groups specialist divisions. This role sits within M&C Saatchi World Services of M&C Saatchi Group. World Services is a specialist division of M&C Saatchi Group. Partnering with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, we work on the critical issues of our time, including national security, social justice and conflict prevention.
We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-discipline communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards developing countries, and fragile, conflict affected states.
We have almost 250 colleagues globally based in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and Dubai working with clients across all corners of the world. We are deeply proud of our trusted, collaborative, and diverse culture. We also recognize our need to continuously grow and evolve.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee all production, including managing timings, budgets, quality control of delivery, spotting out of scope projects or potential new, more productive ways of working and discussing with your Account Director
- Be confident at presenting to clients in a way that is clear and articulate and be able to have debates and discussions about the work in a way that is constructive and thought provoking
- Provide strategic input on key program developments.
- Be familiar with research insights, previous campaign evaluation and the impact that has on the live projects and be able to talk confidently and clearly about strategic issues and considerations with their clients and their teams
- Lead on implementing campaign approach and demonstrate forward-thinking and planning skills.
- Report campaign results internally and to clients
- Help manage and mentor the Account Executives and Interns, particularly those on your team
About You:
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and to understand client requirements
- Sense of responsibility towards the organization's reputation
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in delivering communication campaigns
- Familiarity with production processes and working with multiple stakeholders
- Some exposure to contracting and financial aspects of the program considered a plus
- Experience in a similar working environment commensurate with your job title
- Excellent written oral and communication skills (English) to be able to engage with senior stakeholders and to understand client requests
- Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office
- Practical understanding of commercial operations
- A keen interest in global and current affairs
This role will close in the 29th October.
What we offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 26 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including:
- Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year
- Half days off before bank holidays
- Emergency care days for dependents
- Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
- Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
- Season Ticket loan
- Payroll Giving Scheme
- Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
- An annual Summer and Christmas party
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays
We also offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programs and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.
The M&C Saatchi Group UK has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
No recruitment agencies please.
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- Group company
- M&C Saatchi World Services
- Locations
- Soho, London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Soho, London
About M&C Saatchi Group
M&C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity.
Account Manager
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