We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager who can help our client rattle a few cages in the B2B world and turn the heads of those for whom marketing has simply joined the noise. You’ll be working at a creative agency with a young and vibrant team who want to change the way things are done in B2B marketing to make it really work in the modern world.

Who you are

If you’re calm under pressure, willing to embrace challenges, and think you have what it takes to be responsible for the day-to-day management of several big and exciting clients, it could be you we’re looking for. Of course you’ll need marketing experience, but knowledge of digital, social, and B2B Technology would be great too. You’ll need to be confident, self-motivated and most importantly, be hungry to learn.

What will you do?

• You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounts. This includes the ability to deliver a highly proactive, reactive and responsive account management service and build close and trusted relationships with our client base
• You will be hands on in the project management of current and future marketing campaigns (which will include both online and offline mediums), including taking detailed briefs, preparing and presenting proposals, constructing budgets and timelines, attending client meetings and working closely with creative teams, copywriters, printers, and other 3rd party suppliers to ensure projects are executed professionally, on time, and within budget and to client expectation.
• You will support the Account Director with the daily running of a busy client-facing team 

What it takes

• At least 3 years’ experience in an integrated marketing agency or within a medium/large marketing team
• A good degree  / or equivalent qualification i.e. CIM etc.
• A good range of strategic, implementation and organisation skills, attention to detail and the capability to handle multiple projects smoothly and thoroughly
• The abilty to be calm under pressure 
• The ability to be able to work independently when needed, be forward thinking and use initiative
• A clear understanding of the dynamics of on-line communication,  digital & social media
• A confident and proactive with a positive attitude.
• You will be an excellent communicator (written and verbal) with a strong personality to work well in established client relationships
• You will be self-motivated and driven - they must be committed to what the role entails, can embrace the challenges and be hungry to learn

About the agency 

Our client is an integrated agency focusing on generating digital demand through data, content and creative across multiple channels.  They work with brands such as Oracle and Vodafone. They are a particularly creative and energetic team who like to challenge the status quo and are very forward thinking. 

They work drives demand generation across the full marketing mix, campaigns range from large global web builds, 3,000 person delegate events, content, social, branding and more. With offices in key hubs acround the world, they offer an excellent opportunity looking to work in an agency with a local feel but a global reach. 

Our client's team is expanding and as a result they are looking for Senior Strategists to help shape the direction of some leading global B2B tech brands.

This exciting new role will encompass everything from scoping and undertaking discovery projects, segmentation and contact strategy definition, proposition and messaging framework development through to campaign performance review and optimisation recommendations.

Who you are

You will be an all-rounder that is happy to work on different types of projects - but you may be from a specific background such as research and insight, brand proposition and messaging, or digital marketing and customer journey development. You may also be a SAM or AD looking for a career in planning. You will have an agency background and have a good understanding of the b2b technology market and experience of developing cross channel, end-to-end customer engagement strategies. You will be able to easily take complex information and simplify it for its audience in a relevant and memorable way. You will be passionate about using creativity and communications in all forms, you can get excited about a clever use of paid social as developing a value proposition.

What you will do

·       Understand key target audience behaviours, client business, impact of technology, and emerging B2B and marketing trends

·       Undertake content and marketing audits

·       Generate and drive insight for internal and client teams around customer buying cycles, personas, brands, and experiences

·       Design, execute and manage market, competitor and audience research and analysis to deliver insights into guide strategy development

·       Develop clear demand generation and retention strategies based upon audience insights/needs and clients’ marketing goals

·       Work with clients and internal teams to define market segments, personas and consumer journeys

·       Write clear, compelling creative briefs and deliver inspiring briefings

·       Work hand-in-hand with creative teams to push the quality of end output

·       Develop measurement frameworks for marketing activity ensuring campaigns are not just measured effectively but constantly optimised

·       Support in the growth of accounts and new business pitches

What it takes

·       Being motivated, tenacious and ambitious

·       A hunger to make brilliant work that will define your career

·       Excellent communication, presentation and management skills: an ability to convince and influence others effectively, proactive in handling complex situations, negotiations and problems

·       Strong client-facing skills and proven experience of building and maintaining partnerships 

·       Motivate and inspire the team around you to bring their best

·       Handle stressful situations and deadlines calmly and without flapping

·       Self-motivated and ability to work independent, and self-manage own time

About the agency

Our client is one of the most well-respected and established integrated B2B agencies in the country and, at 100-strong, they’re growing but also very close-knit team with great energy. They are based in a beautiful market town just outside London. They’re a truly integrated agency with diverse experience right across the agency, with disciplines including digital, video, creative and content through to planning and project management of global campaigns boasting budgets of up to six and seven digits.  Their clients include some of the largest tech companies in the world, and they also have a US presence with an office in San Francisco. They regularly win industry awards, including being nominated for no less than 7 b2b awards last year. The right attitude is just as important as having the right skills and experience here – and as a result, the agency has a warm and friendly atmosphere that welcomes you from your very first day. Expect lots of social gatherings to balance all the hard work, and the chance to make some life-long friends along the way.

Senior b2b Copywriter

London 

Are you an experienced, talented and versatile copywriter – ready to take the next major step in your career?

Our client is an award-winning integrated agency, building a premium B2B roster of client brands – the likes of Google and the FT amongst others.

They are now on the hunt for a senior copywriter to join, strengthen and inspire their team of midweight copywriters.  

Their agency manifesto is about delivering effective customer experiences driven by engaging content. That’s why they place such an important emphasis on the quality of their copywriting – and on valuing and supporting their writers. They act as problem solvers, able to unpick tough client challenges, and turn complex propositions into game-changing ideas that inspire, engage and stand out – across any channel.

As a growing agency with huge ambition, they have a strong focus on the quality of their people. They work hard to create an environment where talent has the space to shine. This year, they were shortlisted for eleven major awards – testament to the creative and strategic talent they nurture.

Skills and experience you’ll need to be successful in this role.

Long and short form writing experience and a clear understanding of formats

Comfortable developing messages and propositions in a complex B2B environment 

Willingness to challenge received notions of ‘B2B speak’ 

Mentoring / leading team work 

Leadership to drive effective processes 

Excellent opportunity to build team in growing agency

What's you will get in return?

The opportunity to work on an enviable client roster

The opportunity to be part of an agency that has a clear vision for growth and a distinct proposition that will lead the market

The ability to work with some of the brightest in the industry who are not afraid to challenge the norm

The opportunity to work in an environment that really values content and content strategy

The opportunity to be part of the senior team

Sound like your type of agency? Then get in touch with Jo to find out more.