This Dorset based brand activation agency, are seeking a Senior Account Manager with excellent creative/advertising and FMCG/Drinks Brands experience.

The Agency This successful brand activation agency, specialising in promotional marketing, trade loyalty schemes, digital, retail activation and experiential marketing for a range of exciting clients are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Account Manager.They have a passionate team of account handlers and creatives working together to solve problems, explore ideas and strategies and ultimately create compelling brand chemistry.Not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, they are praised for adopting an insight driven and creative approach that delivers campaigns that really work for our clients. They also try and have a bit of fun along the way - well, when some of your clients are beer and wine brands, it would be rude not to!

The Role It is the role of a Senior Account Manager to manage and deliver exemplary integrated marketing campaigns across a major client and New Business projects.  You will also have line management responsibility for an Account Executive.Working across several Eastern European beer brands, you'll be responsible for driving a number of activations from concept to execution.  Experience of the on-trade environment would be an advantage. Key

Responsibilities 

1.  Client Relationships Developing a strong relationship with Clients Developing a solid understanding of the Client's and competitor's marketplace in order to apply insight and understanding to positively impact their business Representing the agency in a professional manner

2.  Account Management Effective delivery of day-to-day projects Ensure projects are managed effectively and completed on time, in budget and in line with strategic objectives Proactively provide project status information to Manager and team Work in partnership with the team to create insights that drive creative excellence

3.  People Management A collaborative approach to working closely with team members – both account handlers and creatives Ensure ongoing development of team members to help them broaden their skill set

4.  Internal communication Effectively communicate across the team, maintaining a motivating and positive environment and ensuring outstanding team work Build relationships with colleagues throughout the Agency5. Financial Responsible for managing and reporting day-to-day costs of projects through effective financial planning and management To identify and leverage all additional revenue opportunities within existing Client base Candidate Profile Currently a Senior Account Manager in an integrated agency environment with a good understanding of the FMCG and retail sectors and the following attributes:     

• Strong strategic thinking skills     
• Good business and financial acumen     
• Appreciates great creative work and be able to judge it accordingly – you will be given the opportunity to lead the creative, working closely with the creative team     
• Excellent presentation skills (writing and delivering)     
• Work well under pressure     
• Excellent organisational skills     
• Good time management, people and project management     
• Excellent communication skills   
• Express ideas with clarity, confidence and logical reasoning     
• Work proactively and independently, and as part of a team

Experience and Knowledge     

• At least 5 years experience in marketing, 2 of which at Account Manager level     
• Outstanding promotions experience     
• Solid consumer account experience     
• Knowledge of FMCG/retail market and on-trade     
• Experience of working in a below the line agency environment     
• Experience working with blue chip clients     
• Experience of working with a creative department and suppliers as well as sound knowledge of the print process     
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)     
• Marketing qualifications (ISP, IDM, CIM)   
• Strong IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

If this sounds like the role for you and your skills and experience match the above job description please email your CV without delay.