Account Executive - Financial Communications in London

Working internationally across the network, you will advise clients, drive new business, and apply an entrepreneurial spirit to help scale our independent global agency. About TEAM LEWISAn integrated communications agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in a little over two decades. The company now ranks in the top 40 agencies worldwide and has 27 offices. expanding client relationships into new markets or services; Purpose of the roleServing as a senior lead on key UK and EMEA accounts, the Account Director will drive consistent service, growth, and profitability.You will support new business across the network by collaborating on multi-market credentials, RFIs, and pitches, forging strong relationships across EMEA to expand the agency's client capabilities.Additionally, you will champion a collaborative culture and provide hands-on leadership and development for our people.Core responsibilitiesDay to day leadership of account teams, overseeing integrated programmes, developing multi-market campaigns and thought leadershipOverseeing client programmes and driving creative campaigns.Counselling clients on strategic communications marketing including PR, digital, social and content creationIdentifying potential leads and areas of growth within existing clients as well as broader opportunities from a prospecting perspectiveSupport business and operational elements, forecasting, hours allocation for team members, project & plan budgeting, managing servicing levels.Developing junior team members, and line management responsibilitiesWork on credentials and pitches, helping to develop the strategic insight, messaging and creative conceptsOverall, be a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the London team.About youEnjoys counselling clients and is passionate about your work.You have been involved developing accounts as well as in the retention and organic growth of existing clients.Agency experience integrating PR with digital marketing, content and broader marketing activitiesStrong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, with an ability to deliver a project against budget and deliver resultsA track record of handling complex stakeholders with ability to influence decisionsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; an articulate and convincing presenterStrong knowledge of international business media landscape and digital platforms with a network of contactsAbility to problem solve, project manage and multi-task. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. LI-hybrid London, UK#LI-DT