Account Manager

Account Manager Job Description

The Company:

• The Mars Agency is a global, industry-leading Shopper Marketing agency that designs brand experiences and activations for major clients including Mars Wrigley, Coca-Cola, Molson Coors and Kellogg’s
• We have been helping our clients drive their business growth for 50 years, always pioneering the most effective ways to connect with shoppers both instore and online as the retail world evolves
• Our business has grown substantially over the past 10 years and is now an international business with coverage across North and South America, Europe, Canada, Asia and Australia
• Due to number of new client wins we are looking to expand our London team to help us nurture and grow our key client relationships across UK and Europe
• We are a close-knit team who are passionate about understanding how people shop, and using data and insight to create powerful and impactful campaigns

· We are looking for ambitious individuals who share our passion and bring it to bear in the work they deliver

The Role:

• We have a number of vacancies across our client teams, so you could be working on clients such as Mars Wrigley, Mars Petcare, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Molson Coors or Danone
• Reporting into an Account Director, you will be working on the accounts to deliver outstanding client service and best in class Shopper campaigns
• You will be the ‘go-to’ support person who will be involved in and responsible for day-to-day project management, ad hoc / routine research requirements and client liaison on key marketing campaigns
• You will also work closely with our creative team; briefing, reviewing and managing to ensure timely delivery of concept, design and artwork

· It is a broad role which requires flexibility, efficiency and great people and time management

 Responsibilities:

• Supporting the account teams across key clients
• Assisting with the creative process; briefing and helping manage the creative team
• Contributing to, and learning about marketing plans and strategies
• Liaising with and briefing external suppliers and third parties
• Evaluating marketing campaigns and monitoring competitor activity for our clients
• Proof-reading copy and support on administrative tasks

 Essential Requirements:

• You have experience in brand or shopper marketing and knowledge of social and digital communications
• You understand and have experience of the design, artwork and digital production process
• You have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• You can easily build and maintain strong working relationships
• You are outgoing, self-motivated and willing to learn

Duration: Permanent or Freelance

Location: Old Street