Senior Account Manager

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Account Manager who is going to help lead one of our key global asset management accounts. Success in this role requires exceptional strategic thinking, energy and confidence, coupled with the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and publishers.

About Us

The Fundamental Group started out as a media agency, specialising in clients within the Asset Management and Higher Education sectors. Our vision was to become a leading specialist, and we have achieved this through a combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. This includes our in-house proprietary performance marketing technologies and reporting platforms, in-house programmatic solutions, research team and most importantly our people, each with expert sector knowledge.

Over the past 20 years, we have grown into a marketing technology group which numbers over 170 people globally. With a strategic presence across the globe, our offices span key locations including London, Boston, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Within your role, you will be working on the following:

• Lead a team of account executives and media executives (line management of 2-3 individuals) with support from an Account Director
• Own the client relationship to become a consultant to the client's marketing team
• Creation and management of media strategies for clients
• Utilise client, third party and internal research sources to enhance recommendations
• Management of annual media plan budgets
• Attending in person and online meetings with clients and publishers and sharing relevant opportunities with clients and internal teams
• Briefing publishers and media vendors for new campaigns, working collaboratively to develop new opportunities, collating and assessing responses and share with team
• Prepare assessments of media within the campaign strategy and event opportunities
• Oversee the management of on-going and post campaign reporting
• Feedback and idea generation for constant improvement of process across the agency
• Pitching for new clients

About You:

• Experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with 3-5+ years' media agency experience
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, leveraging industry insights and data to achieve objectives
• Highly energized by being strategically proactive, with a passion for identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges and driving initiatives that align with long-term business objectives
• Leadership qualities and an interest in developing and mentoring junior team members
• An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and a strong desire to work in a tech-focused environment
• Willingness to adopt, test and provide feedback on new technologies developed by the business
• A strong interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas
• Good time management, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to work under tight schedule and manage priorities for multiple tasks set by clients
• Confident in building relationships internally and externally, good communicator and public speaker (required for meetings with clients and publishers)
• Well organised, able to work independently, proactively and be a strong team player
• Experience in an agency or publisher is essential
• A strong analytical and positive mind-set
• Fluent in spoken &written English. Any other languages are welcomed
• Experience with third party consumer surveys and research tools for example Nielsen, Kantar
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

What we offer:

• Supportive, friendly colleagues who work together to achieve shared goals
• Competitive salary and a discretionary bonus
• Career growth opportunities: We're committed to your success and offer recognition, rewards, and the training and support needed for advancement
• A dynamic and innovative work environment within a contemporary, team-focused, and forward-thinking company
• 100% Club: A prestigious, peer-nominated award where top performers earn an all-expenses-paid vacation (previous destinations include Dubai, skiing in France, diving in the Red Sea, and Mykonos)
• Excellent benefits package

If you're looking for a company that values your contributions, invests in your development, and offers exciting rewards, Fundamental Media is the place for you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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