Job Description

Senior Account Executive

Why choose Refinery?

We're Refinery Marketing -- an integrated agency with big ambitions working with global brands. As an employee-owned business (EOT), our people are at the heart of everything we do, and that shared ownership shapes a culture of collaboration, creativity, and commitment. We believe in balance, support, and giving everyone a voice.

Benefits:

Agency engagement initiatives and other social events to get involved with Free on-site parking in central Manchester Buyback holiday scheme 33 days holiday Hybrid working - Monday and Friday at home
The role in brief:
Reporting to: Account Director
Role type: Permanent

As one of Manchester's fastest growing agencies, we are searching for a talented, driven Senior Account Executive to join our exceptional client services team.

Key attributes:

Keen interest in advertising, business and communications Great organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects Strong presentation skills with the ability to present ideas to clients in a clear manner Strong attention to detail with a good eye for design, and proofreading Budget management skills ensuring campaigns are cost-effective, and demonstrating ROI. A good problem solver who finds solutions and is able to deal positively with challenges or setbacks Curious about the client's business and sector using this as insight to guide projects and briefs Keen to get involved with new and organic business opportunities A team player with a great personality. There are no egos at Refinery Basic understanding of digital and social channels including PPC SEO, social platforms and the role of websites

Role overview:

The Senior Account Executive, and wider account management team, manage the relationship between the?client and the agency.

This Senior Account Executive role is responsible for supporting the Account Director(s) on a variety of accounts ensuring the smooth running?of projects with the scope to be involved with further new projects/clients as they arise.

They need to develop effective working relationships?with client contacts, and all the key functions that go into creating the agency's advertising?output. They will get involved with solving problems, attending meetings, drafting internal and external?communications, and documenting progress on various agency projects.

Who you work alongside:

Internal: Account Management team; Creative team; Digital team; Social Media team; Planning Director; Human Resources and Finance. External: Client Marketing team; Other agencies in the client's roster e.g. Media, Public Relations; Regulatory bodies and New business contacts. Reporting to Account Director and the Head of Finance on account profitability and contracts.

Key responsibilities:

Building good working relationships with client and agency contacts. Managing the day-to-day administration of the client account, including issuing?invoices, timing plans, estimates and client contact notes. Reviewing and developing creative work Writing projects and creative briefs Organising a variety of meetings, including room bookings, catering, technology,?transport and personnel required. Attending client briefings and gathering relevant data to support the development of?communication strategies and creative briefs in response. Preparing materials for presenting and selling creative work. Supporting the development of creative work by documenting client feedback and?attending creative review meetings. Monitoring project deadlines and budgets, identifying and communicating potential?changes that may be required. Maintaining accurate records of meetings, decisions and next actions. Assisting the planning team in helping the agency provide strategic creative for their clients. Able to apply creative thinking to our client's business problems from initial briefing through to finished creative.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, we regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.

Please note - we are not currently inviting recruitment agencies to assist with this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester, M12 6JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Account Executive: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M12 6JX

Reference ID: SAE/REF