Account Executive Permanent

Senior Account Executive

This fast-paced digital-first agency has grown from three to more than 44 staff in the space of three years and specialises in the higher education marketplace. Based in the heart of Brighton, their close-knit team thrive on continually exceeding client expectations. They are looking for a Senior Account Executive to aid, plan and deliver highly technical online and mobile campaigns tailored to their clients’ marketing needs.

Responsibilities

As an advertising account executive, you'll need to:

* Meet and liaise with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements

* Work with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the client's brief and budget

* Present (alongside agency colleagues – particularly the account manager) the campaign ideas and budget to the client

* Work with the Client Partner and Senior Account Manager to brief media, creative and research staff and assist with the formulation of marketing strategies

* Liaise with, and act as the link between, the client and the advertising agency by maintaining regular contact with both

* Ensure that communication flows effectively

Skills

You'll need to show evidence of the following:

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and be flexible

* Excellent organisational skills

* The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail

* Drive and determination

* Effective teamworking skills

* Influencing and negotiation skills

* Oral and written communication skills

* Commercial awareness

* A passion for advertising and an understanding of what makes a good advertisement

* A willingness to learn

* Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism

* IT literacy and an awareness of how the industry is developing in light of new communication technologies.

* An interest in the Higher Education Sector

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Qualifications

Although this position is open to all graduates, a degree or HND in the following subjects would be favoured

* Advertising

* Business or Management

* Communications

* English

* Marketing.

Salary:

£21,000 to £25,000 year, plus unlimited new business commission structure.

If you think you have what they're looking for, get in touch with Me, Angela Izard at Morgan Rutherford Associates Ltd