24 Oct
McCann Central
London
Job description
Senior Account Manager, McCann London
6 Month FTC
Hybrid role with 3 days in our Bishopsgate Office
A bit about the agency
We are 150 people dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well, because we believe when a truth is told well things change for the better.
Fuelled by an obsession with truth and the richness of a connected network, our work lives on the edge of mainstream culture, building enduring brands, growing businesses and giving our people a platform to grow.
We’ve delivered joy with a little help from Snoop Dog, Katy Perry and Xtina and Latto for Did Somebody Say Just Eat’, helped L’Oréal show people They’re Worth It’,
given everyone the right to access great quality food most notably with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, and put a Priceless’ tag on Mastercard, to name a few.
We’re proudly part of the McCann Worldgroup global network.
The Part You'll Play as Senior Account Manager
You'll be working on projects for an exciting global drinks brand, and a new client win! Helping to deliver fully integrated campaigns, including global brand launches and high-profile sponsorship activations.
With the support of a talented team, it's a role that will allow you to utilise all of your strategic planning skills, campaign delivery expertise, and your client-facing charm.
Specifically, duties will include :
- Act as the day-to-day contact for the client, managing all jobs through agency systems and procedures.
- Support the development of global brand launch strategies and execute sponsorship initiatives, ensuring they align with client objectives.
- Develop accurate and engaging briefs, scheduling jobs to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Build effective working relationships with all key departments, ensuring they are updated and work is in line with client requirements.
- Judge creative ideas for factual accuracy and relevance to brief.
- Ensure all creative work is signed off, proofread, and all mandatory requirements have been included before leaving the agency.
- Manage junior colleagues on projects and oversee their workload to collectively deliver for the agency.
A bit about you & your previous experience
- Previous agency experience as a Senior Account Manager working on fully integrated campaigns.
- Experience in global brand launches and delivering sponsorship activations across multiple markets.
- Experience with global, FMCG clients would be desirable, particularly in the drinks sector.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Highly developed organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders attached to one client, globally.
A bit about perks of the job
- As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer :
- Three Time Well Taken’ days throughout the year where we switch off collectively.
- On-demand 1 : 1 mental health and coaching support through MyndUp (alongside a free Headspace membership)
- Subsidised on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
- Free onsite breakfast,
snacks and drinks with regular Lounge Nights’ in the office rooftop social space
- Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D; platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external opportunities with NABS, WACL and the IPA, amongst others
- Your birthday off because who wants to work on their birthday?
- A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary
- A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
- Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice
McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race,
colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Please let us know should you require any additional assistance or support during the process.
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▶️ Senior Account Manager, 6 mo FTC
🖊️ McCann Central
📍 London