Account Manager (6-Month Fixed Term Contract) in Surrey, Woking

Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract. ITG are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the KFC account team for a six-month period to manage a specific campaign. This position is designed for someone who excels at seamlessly managing every aspect within their scope. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that KFC’s new campaign is executed smoothly and efficiently, adhering to the ITG and KFC Way of Working (WOW).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with estimating and scheduling of the project, including print, art working, digital, strategic creative and performance marketing if required.
• Provide SME expertise to the account team and to the client to support in the delivery of this campaign, from briefing to live in stores.
• Understand all operational processes, including WOW, use of platforms and reporting.
• Understand each different channel KFC operates within for this campaign.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external (3rd party suppliers).
• Take proactive and thought leading approach to delivering the project and ensuring work is correct, to brief and within estimated budgets.
• Ensure briefs are clear and logical for resource.

What I need to do:

• Project manage this campaign from start to finish, including all touch points; you will be accountable for the delivery of this project.
• Regularly communicate with the client weekly on calls and deck updates.
• Regularly keep SAD updated with progress and flag any challenges as well as suggesting solutions.
• Ensuring costs are provided to the client and budget is monitored throughout the process.
• Develop resource plans that are effective, engage with internal teams to ensure everyone is doing what they need to and when accordingly, to the project plan.
• Liaise with print suppliers, give them what they need to complete their segment.
• Regularly visit KFC stores to ensure delivery of POS and take pictures for reference.

You will need a comprehensive understanding of ITG operations and the integration of various areas. Your knowledge of business processes, from initial conception to final delivery, should be robust. You will be a compassionate leader with a keen technical and creative sense, adept at managing day-to-day projects. A process-driven individual, you possess over 5 years of experience and have the capability to engage with individuals at every level within the organisation, taking full ownership of projects. Your enthusiasm for problem-solving will shine through as you immerse yourself in all aspects of the business. However, you will prioritise maintaining high standards of project management at the core of your responsibilities. Have vast experience with managing print, including print suppliers and store POS.

Work’s a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus.
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.