Account Executive

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our independent creative agency based in Covent Garden.

Account Executives are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of client accounts within the agency. Working into the rest of the account team, they need to develop effective working relationships with client contacts/agency personnel, and all the key functions that go into creating the agency’s advertising output, including with the media agencies who are supplying media schedules. They will get involved with solving problems, attending meetings, drafting internal and external communications, creative development and documenting progress on a variety of agency projects.

We are an IPA CPD Platinum agency and as such put a focus on training our staff. As a new Account Executive we would ensure that there is training in place to help you understand the industry and you would be funded to complete the IPA Foundation Certificate.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

This person would report into a Senior Account Manager / Account Director, and needs to be;

A self starter

Friendly and vibrant character

A great attitude and willing to roll their sleeves up and get involved in anything as required

Interested in a variety of fields and willing to learn depending on their clients

Experience of the industry would be a bonus, but not required.

As a small independent agency we are very much all hands to the pump and give opportunities for people to grow quickly. We are looking for someone who is up for not only getting involved with creative work but also the cultural side of St Luke’s.

You should be able to demonstrate a passion for advertising, talking confidently as to why you think some creative works and why some creative might not, and not be shy in sharing your opinion.

An eye for detail will be expected and we are looking for someone who has the ability to manage upwards and take on projects of their own, keeping the team up to date with the latest developments.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building good working relationships with client and agency contacts at all levels.

Managing the day-to-day administration of the client account, including issuing of invoices, timing plans, estimates and client contact notes.

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.

Keeping up to date with the latest news from the industry and creative output

Working with our Senior Account Director to output the weekly St Luke’s social newsletter

KEY SKILLS:

Well presented, confident individual with an ability to interact at all levels

Self-starter, Proactive and creatively minded

Ability to multi task and think on their feet

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Proficiency in Google Slides

The Package

We also have a great array of benefits and activities that are intended to help you be healthy, wealthy and wise. Details of these can be shared if you are successful in moving to interview stage.