Junior Account Manager

Recruiter
Recruitment Genius
Location
Preston
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Sep 2017
Closes
27 Sep 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
One of the leading digital agencies in the North West is looking for a talented Junior Account Manager to join the growing team here in Preston. The successful candidate will have experience of working closely with clients, their internal teams and handling accounts in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with specific areas of digital marketing such as web development SEO, PPC and social media is beneficial. You will be given a portfolio of accounts to manage. Our client base varies across sectors and in size, so you will need to be flexible and have a quick-thinking approach to account management. Clients will need to be managed on a day-to-day basis, and the successful candidate will always be looking for ways to better our offering. A passion and motivation for development and learning is a must. Responsibilities - Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients in a variety of sectors - Identify potential opportunities for upselling within your portfolio - Identify possible threats to client contracts and establish solutions with different members of staff - Building a strong and long-lasting relationships with clients - Delegating tasks - Meeting clients to maintain relationship and discuss requirements - Working with department managers to produce high-quality work - Staying up-to-date with latest industry developments and trends, and identifying ways to further develop client strategies - Delivering regular reports to clients on their digital progress - Work with department managers to aid with the on-boarding of new clients Skills required - 6 months+ of account management experience - Excellent organisational skills - Strong communication skills, the ability to communicate well with both clients and members of other in-house teams and departments - Good attention to detail - Experience of reporting and communicating results to clients - The ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced industry Why choose this agency? - Develop your career with one of the leading digital agencies in the North West - Work with some of the UK's biggest brands - Develop your skill set in a challenging and rewarding environment - Budget towards books, training and personal development - Competitive salary, bonus and incentive schemes - Work in a friendly atmosphere where our team of experts is always ready to help - Social events such as bowling, go-karting, and paintballing