Packaging Project Coordinator - London SE1 Area
£30k - £35k plus bens
Well established, with an enviable list of loyal customers, our client is extremely busy. As a result of a recent influx of new work and a reshuffle in the project management team to accommodate this, they are now actively seeking an experienced Project/Account Manager who can come and add value and support to this extremely successful business.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing and managing each project from start to finish, liaising with clients, colleague and production regarding design and manufacturing requirements.
Acting as point of escalation with clients when needed, dealing with day-to-day issues and prioritizing of workload – calculating timings and ensuring the critical path is adhered to, keeping all stakeholders involved at all stages of the process
Ensuring all documentation including pre-press, quotations, purchase orders, invoicing, design, freight and any other relevant information needed for production and delivery is correct and ready to go.
What we need from you:
In order to be successful as the Project Manager in this team, you will need to have the following skills and experience:
Proven project and account management skills gained over the past 3 years
Ability to communicate at all levels
Strong minded, dedicated and passionate about your work
Highly client focused – client relationship builder
Very organised with good common sense and the ability to manage your own work
Knowledge of the print production process is essential including knowledge of finishes i.e hot foil/PMS colours/spot UV etc
Must be conversant with Word, Excel etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Project would be an advantage as well as Basecamp and/or Sharepoint
Basic knowledge of the design process in terms of Structural Design for packaging would be a bonus if you have it
An understanding of the commercial side of account management ie pricing, would also be useful
If you'd like to be part of a highly successful, growing team, who have great fun working with fabulous projects, apply today