Account Manager

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£37,174 - £40,403
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
London
City/Town
London
Building/Site

HEO

Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Role Type
Communications / Marketing
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
Yes
Job description

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Location: London
Grade: Band C
Post Type: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join our public sector design studio, working on a broad range of projects that make a difference to people’s lives.
At Design102 we have always believed our differences help us to make a difference. This means we are an inclusive employer. We value difference of all kinds and encourage applications from talented candidates – whatever your identity, background or circumstances.
We are a unique central government creative studio working on projects that make a difference to people’s lives. You will be responsible for managing accounts and maintaining long-lasting relationships with a variety of clients across departments and high-profile policy areas.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced account manager to join our team. You will be responsible for managing accounts and maintaining long lasting relationships with your clients. This is a hybrid account / project management role where you will be managing day-to-day project activity, liaising with clients, working with designers and lots more.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• proven account / project management and relationship building skills
• experience of working within the creative industry and a thorough understanding of budgets, production and timeframes
• highly self-motivated with a polite, friendly and diplomatic manner
• demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels
• experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
• proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail, deadlines and budget
• line management experience preferred although not required
• good commercial awareness to monitor cost effectiveness of in-house service delivery
• excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• an interest in current affairs
  Your application should include your CV and a statement of suitability.
  You can find out more about us at design102.co.uk
  For more details and to apply visit:
  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/recruitment, follow the link ‘Apply for a Job’ and search reference 88784
  Additional Information

• managing a portfolio of high profile / larger accounts and be the lead point of contact for matters specific to your clients
• building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships
• preparing design, video and strategic planning quotes and schedules for client approval, liaising with the design, artworking, video and strategy managers and traffic team
• meeting clients for briefings and presenting, creative concepts;
• discussing work schedules and status knowledgeably and confidently
• sense and content checking materials supplied at all stages of development
• project managing the successful delivery of creative jobs, working closely with designers and ensuring that the outputs meet client needs and budget
• managing the work and career development of Account Executives
• identifying new clients and growing new business