Account Manager - AF Selection : Job Details

Sometimes, we spend too much time rehashing and thinking about our jobs, and whether we should stay, or move on. This may be one of those moments to consider a different path, and you never know, it may even light up your career.

If you want to go into work with a positive vibe, this agency offers the right balance on all fronts, and comes with great ethics, values and peerless levels of staff retention. They’ve been around the block more times than roadrunner and is run by people who understand how to treat and get the best out of others, plus an eclectic mix of B2B & B2C clients that will add significant value to your career, and personal development.

The role:

Set in the heart of Manchester, in a sublime office setting geared towards staff welfare and development, and the level of their creative offering is way ahead of the curve, plus their employee benefits are way better than most. You’ll be working with some of the brightest & creative minds in the business, which is what you need to enhance your career. The client base contains some iconic names in the B2B & B2C space, but in this role, you will be looking after those in the consumer space. It’s quite different to the norm, as you will be overseeing multi-discipline campaigns, across Print (catalogue, leaflets, POS), as well as social, content, motion & video campaigns.. You’ll also be overseeing photoshoots, which in turn will help illuminate the brand of your clients.

Their clients range from global brands to smaller up and coming ones, and without question, they create ideas that drive commercial growth, move people to think hearts and minds, and get them to feel and act differently. What we’re looking for :If the buzz of agency life is your jam, you’re in the right place. This agency thrives, and has done for many, many years - not too big so you won’t have a voice, or too small so there’s limited room to move up - it’s just got that perfect balance. There are people from all different backgrounds and if you’re the type that’s happy to get stuck in, it’s the right home.Culture is huge amd it will only suit someone who is grounded, approachable and simply enjoys seeing ideas come to life. You'll be top notch at creating superb client and inter-agency relationships - you will be working on their key consumer brands, and a humble and sincere approach suits best. You’ll need to appreciate how the power of an integrated approach can deliver better output and outcomes for brands, whilst having a good knowledge of key channels such as social media, digital, strategy and creative.You’ll probably need a good 3 years’ agency experience under your belt, and ideally know-how of eye-catching print-based literature as well as video & social media related projects. This may suit a creative who’s used to client facing responsibilities, and has an eye for design & photography, but is also practical and can get across your vision to your clients & colleagues. It may well suit a Senior Account Executive/ Junior Account Manager looking to move up, to a fully-fledged Account Manager looking for a different agency.What’s on offer?A salary of up to £35,000, which isn’t set in stone, plus the opportunity to work for an agency which has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and is continuing to grow and prosper. You’ll also be getting plenty of holidays, hybrid working, shut down at Xmas, plus many more things to make your working life more enjoyable.Behind the scenes, you’ll find a truly diverse culture, fuelled by passionate, sleeves-rolled up and open-minded thinkers. The type of people that will see the good in you & want you to succeed, which is underpinned by incredible levels of staff retention & development.