Senior Account Manager

Job DescriptionSenior Account Manager We are looking for an exceptional Senior Account Manager who is going to help lead one our largest global asset management accounts. To thrive in this role, you will have the ability to win people over, collaborate with peers, build strong relationships with clients and publishers, and to think strategically and outside the box. You will be confident in planning and managing media campaigns across a full range of channels, with experience in the consumer space. About UsFundamental Media is a leading marketing agency specialising in asset management and educational providers. Established in 2003 in the City of London, we have grown to over 170 people with offices in Boston, Sydney, Hong Kong and London, whilst retaining the important ethos that our staff are part of our family. We are now the largest buyer of asset management advertising space globally and have created multiple award-winning marketing technology platforms.From OOH to TV and podcasts, social to programmatic, we support businesses with media planning and buying backed by our combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. With our extensive industry expertise, proprietary technology and research, we are able to help our clients navigate the challenges in delivering impactful and highly targeted marketing to the right audiences, achieving their marketing objectives.Click here to read more on our website.Within your role, you will be working on the following: Lead a team of account executives and media executives (line management of 2-3 individuals) with support from a Group Account Director or Account Director Own the client relationship to become a consultant to the client’s marketing teamCreation and management of media strategies for clientsUtilise client, third party and internal research sources to enhance recommendations Management of annual media plan budgetsAttending in person and online meetings with clients and publishers and sharing relevant opportunities with clients and internal teams Briefing publishers and media vendors for new campaigns, working collaboratively to develop new opportunities, collating and assessing responses and share with teamPrepare assessments of media within the campaign strategy and event opportunitiesOversee the management of on-going and post campaign reportingFeedback and idea generation for constant improvement of process across the agencyPitching for new clients About You:Experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with 3-5+ years’ media agency experience Leadership qualities and an interest in developing and mentoring junior team members An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and a strong desire to work in a tech-focused environment Willingness to adopt, test and provide feedback on new technologies developed by the business A strong interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas Good time management, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAble to work under tight schedule and manage priorities for multiple tasks set by clientsConfident in building relationships internally and externally, good communicator and public speaker (required for meetings with clients and publishers)Well organised, able to work independently, proactively and be a strong team playerExperience in an agency or publisher is essential A strong analytical and positive mind-set Fluent in spoken & written English. Any other languages are welcomedExperience with third party consumer surveys and research tools for example Nielsen, KantarEligible to live and work in the UKWhat we offerPositive, friendly and loyal colleaguesA very competitive salary and bonus structure Flexible working (3 days per week in the London office required) Excellent benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover, cycle scheme, season ticket loans, 25 days’ annual leave, 2 days paid leave for charity work, study loans and free snacks in the office The opportunity to fast-track your career. We believe in recognition, reward and progression – partnered with the appropriate training and support International exposure and intra-company transfer opportunities 100% Club, an annual peer nominated award (past trips have included Dubai, skiing in France, diving in the Red Sea and a trip to Italy)A dynamic place to work in a contemporary, team focussed and forward-thinking company. We are a friendly but driven teamWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Strictly no agencies.
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