Senior Account Executive

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re Refinery Marketing — an integrated agency with big ambitions working with global brands. As an employee-owned business (EOT), our people are at the heart of everything we do, and that shared ownership shapes a culture of collaboration, creativity, and commitment. We believe in balance, support, and giving everyone a voice. Agency engagement initiatives and other social events to get involved with Free on-site parking in central Manchester 33 days holiday Hybrid working – Monday and Friday at home The role in brief: Reporting to: Account Director Role type: Permanent As one of Manchester’s fastest growing agencies, we are searching for a talented, driven Senior Account Executive to join our exceptional client services team. Key attributes: Keen interest in advertising, business and communications Great organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects Strong presentation skills with the ability to present ideas to clients in a clear manner Strong attention to detail with a good eye for design, and proofreading Budget management skills ensuring campaigns are cost-effective, and demonstrating ROI. A good problem solver who finds solutions and is able to deal positively with challenges or setbacks Curious about the client’s business and sector using this as insight to guide projects and briefs Keen to get involved with new and organic business opportunities A team player with a great personality. There are no egos at Refinery Basic understanding of digital and social channels including PPC SEO, social platforms and the role of websites Role overview: The Senior Account Executive, and wider account management team, manage the relationship between theclient and the agency. This Senior Account Executive role is responsible for supporting the Account Director(s) on a variety of accounts ensuring the smooth runningof projects with the scope to be involved with further new projects/clients as they arise. They need to develop effective working relationshipswith client contacts, and all the key functions that go into creating the agency’s advertisingoutput. They will get involved with solving problems, attending meetings, drafting internal and externalcommunications, and documenting progress on various agency projects. Who you work alongside: Internal: Account Management team; Creative team; Digital team; Social Media team; Planning Director; Human Resources and Finance. External: Client Marketing team; Other agencies in the client’s roster e.g. Media, Public Relations; Regulatory bodies and New business contacts. Reporting to Account Director and the Head of Finance on account profitability and contracts. Key responsibilities: Building good working relationships with client and agency contacts. Managing the day-to-day administration of the client account, including issuinginvoices, timing plans, estimates and client contact notes. Reviewing and developing creative work Writing projects and creative briefs Organising a variety of meetings, including room bookings, catering, technology,transport and personnel required. Attending client briefings and gathering relevant data to support the development ofcommunication strategies and creative briefs in response. Preparing materials for presenting and selling creative work. Supporting the development of creative work by documenting client feedback andattending creative review meetings. Monitoring project deadlines and budgets, identifying and communicating potentialchanges that may be required. Maintaining accurate records of meetings, decisions and next actions. Assisting the planning team in helping the agency provide strategic creative for their clients. Able to apply creative thinking to our client’s business problems from initial briefing through to finished creative. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, we regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Please note – we are not currently inviting recruitment agencies to assist with this role. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Refinery Marketing Communications by 2x Get notified about new Senior Account Executive jobs in Manchester Area, United Kingdom . 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