Senior Account Executive

OVERVIEW:

AL Marketing is an award-winning creative agency, located just outside Hertford in a countryside, barn conversion, which is truly unique.

We’re currently looking for an Account Executive – Senior Account Executive to work across several of our shopping destination clients. A passion for the retail industry and marketing is a must!

We pride ourselves on progressing our staff and have a very high retention rate, with some of our employees staying with us for 10, 15 and even 25 years because they love what we have to offer!

Our ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, have a can-do attitude and have excellent written English skills from formal language to slang. You should be organised and able to juggle multiple projects and have a keen interest in social media. You should also be able to work collaboratively with other members of the team, including Client Services, Copywriters, Art Directors and Creatives, as well as independently. You will need to travel to your clients from time-to-time so your working hours can have some flexibility and holding a driving license would be beneficial.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Taking briefs from your clients and managing the activity efficiently throughout all its stages on time and within the budget agreed.

· Attending client meetings and presentations

· Assisting with marketing strategy planning

· Supporting the social media team occasionally, including responding to social media comments and development of content

· Assisting in the development of presentations with senior team members

· Writing copy including press releases and web articles when necessary

· Pitching to press and collating press coverage

· Event organisation, planning and support – including occasional attendance

· Assisting in industry/client research

· Contributing to new business pitches and presentations

· Proofing documents/feeding back changes

· Managing campaign deliverables both print and digital

· General team/admin support

· Budget and billing management

· Collaborating with the design team on creative briefs, development and outputs.

· Media planning and buying

· Monthly reporting and ongoing basic data analysis

These areas will be introduced and guided by a team member to help the new colleague get up to speed over time.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· Google Docs

· Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn

· Working knowledge of website content management systems and Xero would also be an advantage but not essential

HOURS: Full time – Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

SALARY: Up to £30K depending on experience

ANNUAL LEAVE: 23 days holiday, plus day off on your Birthday, plus office shut down between Christmas and New Year (not taken as part of your annual leave). Holiday allowance also increases as you stay with the company.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

· Company laptop and phone

· Hybrid/flexible homeworking

· Option for private healthcare (after 3 months)

· Flu Jabs & eye tests paid for by the company

· Company pension scheme (after 3 months)

· Free on-site parking

· Regular social events including a yearly epic Christmas party

· Support with gaining industry qualifications

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE SEND CV AND COVER LETTER TO [email protected]