We are recruiting exclusively for our Leeds based client, a dynamic Creative Merchandise Agency, for an ambitious, enthusiastic and career-driven Account Executive to join their team. Based near Leeds, our client offers free onsite parking and is easily accessible from the City Centre. If you are looking to develop your career within a vibrant and creative work environment, this role is the perfect opportunity with excellent development opportunities!
As an Account Executive, you will join a fast-paced, lively team, providing key support on briefs and projects from renowned clients and brands. This is an agency type environment, you will join the Merchandise team and gain exposure to well-known clients and brands. You will support on a wide range of briefs, taking incoming enquiries and subsequently supporting the Account Managers to fulfil briefs through to completion. You will be provided with extensive training and development with a view to progress your career in the business.
For the Account Executive role, we are looking for a driven and lively candidate, a strong communicator able to build key relationships with clients, who prides themselves on meticulous attention to detail.
Key responsibilities of the Account Executive:
Providing support to the Account Managers on Key Account briefs and campaigns
Supporting on key client contact in relation to new enquiries and orders (via web, email and telephone) and providing support throughout the full project life cycle
Researching products, what is on trend and what will match your client's needs, creating decks and product presentations working alongside the marketing team
Supporting the order process by providing accurate quotations and following up to maximise quote > order conversion
Working on briefs and ensuring artwork processes are adhering to brand guidelines and internal procedures
Building effective working relationships internally with key departments, e.g. artwork and production, to ensure orders are produced on timeWhat we are looking for in an Account Executive:
The ideal candidate will have some commercial experience, whether that be customer service, sales, administration or relevant account management experience. We are open to Graduates who may have done a placement too
A naturally engaging individual with excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail, able to spot anomalies or errors and correct them
Strong IT skills and able to learn new systems and processes quickly
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key clients
Someone with a vibrant personality who wants to join and contribute to a fantastic, lively teamThis is an excellent opportunity to work within a superb business that provides a social and dynamic working culture. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please send your CV immediately to be considered.
Note: Due to the amount of responses we receive, unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for