Overview:
April Six Technology
Junior Account Executive
London
£Competitive + benefits
Overview
We are looking for a super-organised, ambitious individual with exceptional attention to detail looking to kick-start their career in Agency marketing to join our UK technology Agency. This is an exciting opportunity to have exposure to the inner workings of a well-established Agency partnering with some of world’s leading tech companies to deliver everything from brand engagements and demand generation through to supporting on website development. April Six with takes looking after our talent seriously - the right candidate will receive training and enjoy excellent career opportunities and become part of an exceptional team delivering real business impact, redefining what Clients should expect from Agency partnerships.
April Six is a global B2B marketing Agency partnering with some of the world’s most innovative technology brands. Headquartered in London and with offices in Harefield, Bournemouth, Munich, San Francisco and Singapore, we specialise in delivering exceptional strategic marketing and results-driven integrated programs that cross media and regional barriers.
As part of MISSION, our Agency has access to capabilities and services not typically found in specialist tech agencies, meaning our talented staff are not only able to gain an unusual depth and breadth of experience, but are also able to offer innovative and often unexpected and creative solutions to our Client briefs, driving highly valued and long-terms partnerships.
Purpose of the role
To join an established team looking after a number of marketing-led accounts. The Junior Account Executive role is pivotal in supporting the day-to-day organisation and management of projects through the agency - enabling us to continue to deliver excellent work on time, on brief and on budget. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on an amazing variety of accounts, with scopes including brand activation worldwide as well as large digital media activation.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
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To support the team and manage the day-to-day administration of all Client projects. On the projects you are working on, ensure Agency resource is accurately and proactively managed - using both systems and communication – and that internal and external stakeholders expectations are fully managed
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To maintain timelines, status reports and write contact reports after meetings as needed by your team
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To ensure everything is filed in line with agreed process
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To ensure that your team are delivering the right briefs into the agency on time
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To interface with the creative resourcing team, ensuring that you know where all projects are, and relevant next steps are communicated
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Where appropriate, you will write briefs for some of the smaller projects, and manage communication with Clients related to those projects
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To proof-read the work we produce, ensuring it is accurate and on brand
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To monitor how much time is being spent on projects, and alert and proactively manage where this is not the case, working with your managers to problem solve
Essential skills and attributes
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Able to communicate thoughts succinctly
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Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
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Able to multi-task
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Able to cope under pressure and work to tight deadlines
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Able to prioritise workloads for self
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Able to develop relationships with colleagues, and work as part of a team
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Capable of proactive and creative thought
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Prepared to muck in and get involved in areas in which they may have limited or no previous experience
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Willing to learn new skills and assimilate large quantities of information
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Can be relied upon to do what is required without continuous supervision
Ideal Characteristics
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A degree in marketing
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Experience where organisation and multi-tasking was core to the role
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An interest in technology
And in return?
We thought you might ask that… well, it just so happens we have a pretty good answer for you. Apart from working with a cracking bunch of nice people, we have a number of initiatives to help nurture our talent as well as some nice perks to make life a little easier.
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Room to Grow appraisal system with individualised growth objectives and real time feedback
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Professional development plan – we look to support skills growth with internal support and coaching, alongside online and in-person training and development opportunities
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28 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
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Health care cash back scheme (giving you money back for health-related fees such as dental appointments, contact lenses, prescriptions or physio)
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24 hour GP phone or video consultations and a 24-hour helpline offering counselling and supportive information
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An hour every week to have a “Moment that matters for you” – to relax, exercise or pursue something that’s important to you
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A special gift every year on your work anniversary to say thank you for being a part of our team
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Lunch on the company once a month
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Electric car leasing scheme
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Refer A Friend scheme
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Cycle to Work scheme
Is that it?
Pretty much. Check out Aprilsix.com and if you think this exciting opportunity is a good fit for you, then we’d love to hear from you.