Account Executive

Account Executive

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fundamental Media

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage global accounts, optimise campaigns, and build strong client relationships.
  • Company: Join a leading marketing technology group with a dynamic culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, career growth, and great perks like free snacks!
  • Other info: Supportive colleagues and a commitment to your professional development.
  • Why this job: Be part of an innovative team making waves in digital media and asset management.
  • Qualifications: Passion for digital media, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

We are looking for a driven account executive/aspiring account executive to help run one of our largest global asset management accounts. To thrive in this role, you will have the ability to solve problems, build strong relationships with clients and publishers, think strategically and outside the box, and independently prioritise your workload. You’ll be very comfortable with taking the initiative to solve problems and create solutions.

About Us: The Fundamental Group started out as a media agency, specialising in clients within the Asset Management and Higher Education sectors. Our vision was to become a leading specialist, and we have achieved this through a combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. This includes our in-house proprietary performance marketing technologies and reporting platforms, in-house programmatic solutions, research team, and most importantly our people, each with expert sector knowledge. Over the past 20 years, we have grown into a marketing technology group which numbers over 170 people globally. With a strategic presence across the globe, our offices span key locations including London, Boston, Hong Kong, and Sydney.

Within your role, you will be working on the following:

  • Monitoring and optimising campaigns within platforms and with publishers
  • Leading weekly status calls with the client
  • Assistance on managing multiple stakeholders within the client
  • Attending in-person and online meetings with clients and publishers
  • Briefing publishers and media vendors for new campaigns, collating and assessing responses and sharing with the team
  • Preparing assessment of media within the campaign strategy and event opportunities
  • Management of client media plans and production schedules
  • Preparing ongoing and post-campaign reporting
  • Sharing proactive media updates with clients
  • Supporting Account Managers and Account Directors
  • Routine administrative and budget management
  • Feedback and idea generation for constant improvement of process
  • Helping on a pitch for a new client

About you:

  • A passion for digital media and a strong desire to work in a tech-focused environment
  • A strong interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas
  • Excellent time management, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work under tight schedule and manage priorities for multiple tasks set by clients
  • Confident in building relationships internally and externally, good communicator and public speaker (required for meetings with clients and publishers)
  • Proactively managing your own workload
  • Strong team player mentality
  • At least 1 year of work experience – background in an agency or publisher would be an advantage, but not required
  • A personable individual with strong analytical mind-set
  • University Degree or 1-2 years relevant experience preferred. University Degree in Business / Economics / Marketing / Advertising / Communications are preferred but not essential
  • Fluent in spoken & written English. French, Spanish, Italian and other European languages preferred but not required
  • Excellent command in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK

What we offer:

  • Supportive, friendly colleagues who work together to achieve shared goals
  • Competitive salary and a discretionary bonus
  • Career growth opportunities: We’re committed to your success and offer recognition, rewards, and the training and support needed for advancement
  • A dynamic and innovative work environment within a contemporary, team-focused, and forward-thinking company
  • Excellent benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover, cycle scheme, season ticket loans, 25 days’ annual leave pro rata, 2 days paid leave for charity work, study loans and free snacks in the office

If you’re looking for a company that values your contributions, invests in your development and offers exciting rewards, Fundamental Media is the place for you! We 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. If you require an alternative format for the job advert and application, please let us know.

Account Executive employer: Fundamental Media

At Fundamental Media, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that fosters collaboration and growth. Our supportive culture is complemented by competitive salaries, generous benefits, and ample opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for aspiring account executives to thrive. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on meaningful contributions, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Fundamental Media

Contact Details:

Fundamental Media Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Account Executive

Problem-Solving Skills
Relationship Building
Strategic Thinking
Time Management
Multi-tasking
Communication Skills
Public Speaking