ACCOUNT MANAGER - GBP38k basic - packaging / artwork / graphics

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
London
Salary
34000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
14 Dec 2018
Closes
31 Dec 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
TITLE: ACCOUNT MANAGER / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - Packaging Graphics / Packaging Artwork / FMCG Packaging
BASIC: GBP34-38k basic salary + benefits + subsidised restaurant.
AREA: London
EXPERIENCE - Must have excellent client management ability along with good project management experience and at least a general of print processes, artwork & repro skills. You will have worked with a major Brand Owner, FMCG or Retail client.

You might currently be working in one of the following roles;
Account Manager / Senior Project Manager / Project Manager / Packaging Account Manager / POS Account Manager / Retail Account Manager / Artwork Account Manager or similar

In the following industries;
Packaging Repro / Packaging Artwork / Packaging Graphics / POS / Point of Sale / Print Management / Marcomms / Graphics Service Provider

Living in one of these areas;
London or Home Counties; London / Surrey / Hertfordshire / Middlesex / Essex / Kent

ROLE:
- An on-site role to work at the premises of a great client with a well-recognised name and brand.
- Manage all day to day responsibilities across a category or several categories dependent on the size and volume
- Acting as the Pack-Change department in an incredibly in-depth and challenging project management and account management function.
- Essential to forge a close working relationship with this client and lead meetings
- A production / graphics focused role (NOT creative) so requiring some understanding technical print processes is beneficial.
- Responsibility for the management of new, re-launch, amendment, line development and pack copy changes for global brands.
- Responsible for the co-ordination of pre-artwork meetings with the client, design agencies, suppliers, printers etc.
- Involvement in all developments and the packaging artwork process from conception through to production.
- Utilising the support of a studio team where necessary and knowing when to ask.
- Reporting to an Account Director who is also based on site and to join an established team.

COMPANY:
- Market leaders in branding, design & graphics deployment.
- A global organisation with offices and presence in several countries.
- Offering excellent industry training, career prospects and longevity.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have account management based experience in a similar client facing, on-site project management & client management role encompassing some client facing experience.
- Must as a priority be an excellent client manager with strong account management and stakeholder skills, ability and confidence
- Must have experience in a design to print sector - Packaging Graphics / Reprographics / POS / Print Management / Marcomms / Artwork Management
- Bags of confidence in front of the client
- Excellent project management skills and abilioty to lead large scale projects
- Ideally have understanding of technical print processes and supply chain requirements.
- Will have experience of working with major clients, ideally within FMCG or Retail (such as Tesco, Cadbury's, Unilever, Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury's, Unilever, P&G, Asda, Lidl, ALDI)
- Commercial knowledge is highly advantageous - including estimating, using internal systems, tendering, price matrix and negotiating with stakeholders
- Must be able to operate closely with the client and empathise yet be tough when necessary.
- Must be extremely organised, customer service focused and autonomous.
- Must be confident face to face, instructing individuals and when in client meetings.
- Will have some exposure to colour management, artwork and colour separation
- Will be a doer as well as an instructor of tasks

Please call or email to discuss further and quote CM11890