Senior Account Manager
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Senior Account Manager We are looking for an exceptional Senior Account Manager who is going to help lead one of our key global asset management accounts. Success in this role requires exceptional strategic thinking, energy and confidence, coupled with the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and publishers. About Us Fundamental Media is a leading marketing agency specialising in asset management and educational providers. Established in 2003 in the City of London, we have grown to over 170 people with offices in Boston, Sydney, Hong Kong and London. We are now the largest buyer of asset management advertising space globally and have created multiple award-winning marketing technology platforms. From OOH to TV and podcasts, social to programmatic, we support businesses with media planning and buying backed by our combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. With our extensive industry expertise, proprietary technology and research, we are able to help our clients navigate the challenges in delivering impactful and highly targeted marketing to the right audiences, achieving their marketing objectives. Click here to read more on our website. Within your role, you will be working on the following:
- Lead a team of account executives and media executives (line management of 2-3 individuals) with support from an Account Director
- Own the client relationship to become a consultant to the client’s marketing team
- Creation and management of media strategies for clients
- Utilise client, third party and internal research sources to enhance recommendations
- Management of annual media plan budgets
- Attending in person and online meetings with clients and publishers and sharing relevant opportunities with clients and internal teams
- Briefing publishers and media vendors for new campaigns, working collaboratively to develop new opportunities, collating and assessing responses and share with team
- Prepare assessments of media within the campaign strategy and event opportunities
- Oversee the management of on-going and post campaign reporting
- Feedback and idea generation for constant improvement of process across the agency
- Pitching for new clients
- Experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with 3-5+ years’ media agency experience
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, leveraging industry insights and data to achieve objectives
- Highly energized by being strategically proactive, with a passion for identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges and driving initiatives that align with long-term business objectives
- Leadership qualities and an interest in developing and mentoring junior team members
- An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and a strong desire to work in a tech-focused environment
- Willingness to adopt, test and provide feedback on new technologies developed by the business
- A strong interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas
- Good time management, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Able to work under tight schedule and manage priorities for multiple tasks set by clients
- Confident in building relationships internally and externally, good communicator and public speaker (required for meetings with clients and publishers)
- Well organised, able to work independently, proactively and be a strong team player
- Experience in an agency or publisher is essential
- A strong analytical and positive mind-set
- Fluent in spoken &written English. Any other languages are welcomed
- Experience with third party consumer surveys and research tools for example Nielsen, Kantar
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Positive, friendly and loyal colleagues
- A very competitive salary and bonus structure
- Excellent benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover, cycle scheme, season ticket loans, 25 days’ annual leave, 2 days paid leave for charity work, study loans and free snacks in the office
- The opportunity to fast-track your career. We believe in recognition, reward and progression – partnered with the appropriate training and support
- International exposure and intra-company transfer opportunities
- 100% Club, an annual peer nominated award (past trips have included Dubai, skiing in France, diving in the Red Sea and a trip to Italy)
- A dynamic place to work in a contemporary, team focused and forward-thinking company. We are a friendly but driven team
- To be part of a company driven by innovation, where ideas and strategic thinking are welcomed and valued at every level.
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