Account Executive

Account Manager

UPG provide a range of creative services linked to the delivery of instore retail campaigns and global large exhibitions & events. We are looking for an Account Manager to focus on growing our footprint within our most valued agency & corporate clients.

The position will sit within the business success team and is designed to focus on expanding our service offerings across assigned key accounts and contracts.

A minimum of two years industry experience is required, with retail marketing experience desirable but not essential.

Reporting to the Client Service Director, you will have the following key responsibilities:-

Key Responsibilities:-

• Develop, co-ordinate and action campaign activities in collaboration with in-house teams and external agencies, including design, print, video, mailing, digital, paid, organic and social media, in particular LinkedIn.
• Work closely with the commercial team to ensure messaging is aligned to generate good quality sales leads
• Be assigned revenue targets in assigned agency accounts, and meet other key account objectives defined by company management
• Creation of marketing materials for new business pitches and presentations
• Build and deliver email, social media and web content using a range of content management tools
• Work to quality and brand standards, ensuring messaging and content is consistent with legal and regulatory guidelines
• Liaise with suppliers and partners

Essential Skills

• Excellent communicator to all levels; internal and external, both written and verbal
• Team player
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Conceptual and creative thinker
• Desire to succeed
• Results driven

You must make a relevant contribution in areas where you are non-revenue accountable, consistent with that of a growing account handler, such as strategy sessions, account development, company training along with other internal meetings. Maintaining the company's image and personality.

Key responsibilities will include:
You must be a driven, customer obsessed, approachable individual who is passionate and focused on great customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a young and ambitious business, with serious long-term opportunities and career progression for the right candidate.

Summary:

You must achieve agreed sales targets. We would consider an experienced marketing and media account handler for this role, but digital print knowledge is beneficial. Recent investment and expansion is leading us to seek out new team members to join our growing operation. Ideal candidates will come with creative agency or print industry backgrounds.

Companies within our group:-

• https://pictureplayground.co.uk
• https://metalpic.co.uk
• https://www.upgprintgroup.com
• https://www.printbig.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• 20 days holiday
• Pension plan
• Regular socials and company events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,500.00-£32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, ME2 4UY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: #2303
Expected start date: 03/06/2024