Account manager - united kingdom, leeds city centre, west yorkshire

don't miss this opportunity for an account manager to join us at gig retail, a dynamic marketing agency based in the heart of leeds. you will be working with one of the biggest names in the supermarket sector.

account manager

leeds ls10 1lj

full time, permanent

£24 - £27k dependant on experience

9am – 5pm mon - fri

please note: applicants must be eligible to work in the uk

at gig retail, we provide expert retail strategy to a range of high-profile clients. we help to drive brand and retailer sales by creating, delivering and evaluating customer-focused campaigns, across a host of retail-focused marketing and sales activity.

we are currently looking for a talented individual to join the team as an account manager.

this a brilliant opportunity for someone with previous industry experience in retail, sales and/or media planning.

you will maintain current brand partnerships between our client, a major supermarket chain, and the supplier to deliver outstanding client service and exclusive cross-channel media plans that exceed expectations.

as account manager you will:

build and own relationships with mid-level category & supplier contacts on a day to day basis.
work with the account director / sam and build strong relationships with counterparts in business development, insight and campaign management teams to deliver a brilliant end-to-end experience for our client
demonstrate deep understanding of our client as a total business, enabling the delivery of innovative, strategic, ambitious and commercial plans.
use historic campaign performance and robust media planning processes to deliver successful marketing campaigns, challenging briefs where required.
update forecasts, flagging risks and tracking progress to the senior account manager
take ownership of a jmp target under £8m and deputise for senior account manager when required

skills and experience:

relevant industry experience, within retail, sales and/or media planning
ability to create effective cross-channel planes to deliver results and client satisfaction
effective relationship-building skills

the ideal account manager is:

resilient: you will cope well under pressure
client-impact aware: you will demonstrate the credibility and gravitas to engage with the client on a day-to-day level
commercially curious: you will bring together different internal contacts to pioneer solutions to any revenue risks
resourceful: you will look ahead and make decisions to avoid future risks or take advantage of opportunities
robust: you will be able to process a large amount of information and provide insightful perspective

benefits:

company bonus
matched contributary company pension
death in service
27 days holiday
additional leave options, i.e., days off for birthdays

how to apply for the role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be eligible to work in the uk. no agencies please.

other suitable skills and experience includes sales, retail, marketing, marketing manager, digital marketing, marketing assistant, marketing executive

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