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Job Title: Account Manager (Sales Team) - JACK
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Manchester (requirement to travel to other cities in the UK for meetings)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Description:
We are currently looking for an experienced creative and self-motivated Account Manager to join our JACK team in Manchester, sitting in the wider Build Hollywood sales team. JACK specialises in building our media agency and poster specialist relationships working with brands from Film & TV to fashion and alcohol. JACK is currently with a wide range of clients and brands including Nike, Bumble, and Paramount.
You will manage and develop your own portfolio of agency clients as well as actively seek out new opportunities and briefs from advertising, media and out of home specialist agencies. We need someone who is a confident presenter, networker, and salesperson. Someone who is knowledgeable about their cities and the local scene, who is excited about the world of outdoor media agencies, brands, and street culture. Someone who can create strategies to approach individual clients to sell in our services.
What You'll be Doing:
Account management
* Form and manage client relationships both existing and new
* Consistently provide excellent client service
* Writing proposals and presentations in response to briefs
* Plan, manage and implement campaigns from start to finish
* As part of a team deliver problem free, well-planned projects to the highest standard
Creative Studio
* Develop project management skills to ensure clients needs are met
* Idea generation and developing experiential, stunt, and ambient ideas as part of a team
* Write and manage budgets to ensure profits are maintained
* In conjunction with Creative Studio, effectively plan, manage and implement creative campaigns
Business Development
* Maintain clear understanding of team targets and monthly/quarterly/yearly sales
* Respond to new clients in timely manner
* Support outreach, by identifying potential new clients
* Organise presentations to introduce our services and assess client needs
* Research and maintain knowledge of industry trends
About You:
We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the below skills and experience:
* Experience working in a similar role
* Strong communication skills
* Good presentation skills - verbal and written
* An ability to build on and develop strong client relationships
* Media and advertising savvy
* Project management skills
* An understanding and passion for youth culture
* Ability to plan and manage your own workload
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* A proven ability to sell in ideas and concepts
* Familiar with working to sales targets.
The following would be advantageous:
* Experience working with Media Specialists and/or Agencies
* Understanding of outdoor advertising
* Experience of experiential and ambient implementation
About BUILDHOLLYWOOD
BUILDHOLLYWOOD is dedicated to placing creativity in the heart of our cities. As the UK's leading street advertising specialist, we develop, curate and offer street poster space to a range of clients within the music, fashion, arts and culture sectors.
Benefits:
• Salary of £33k-£36k (dependent on experience), eligibility for quarterly sales bonus, plus annual bonus scheme to share in company success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday (incrementally rising to 30 days after 5 years' service).
• Life Insurance and Group Income Protection with Canada Life.
• Flexible working - to help you achieve that all-important work-life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Family is important to us, so we have a range of inclusive family-friendly policies in place, including enhanced leave to support you during those important times.
BUILDHOLLYWOOD is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all, where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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