Account Manager / Director

Role Overview

We are looking to expand and grow our account management team. We are looking for an organised, proactive and positive individual with experience of project and account management. We will consider applications at both an account manager or account director level. You will have agency experience, and candidates must have great communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You must have an excellent understanding of marketing and experience working in either a marketing manager (ideally for a sports brand) or as an account manager/ director for an agency.

In reward you get to work with some of the biggest brands in the sports industry, working on a range of exciting projects within a great team. A passion for sports and experience in a marketing or agency environment is crucial.

You will have the following skills and experience:

  • A passion for sport and the sports industry
  • Extensive experience working as an Account Manager/ Director at either another creative agency or as a Marketing Manager for an international brand, ideally with a sports focus
  • Experience of managing relevant marketing-focused projects and clients, with a clear understanding of how to build and maintain client relationships
  • Experience briefing and working with a creative team
  • Ability to solve and overcome complex problems and work on numerous projects at the same time
  • Experience of an interest in business development, you should be able to provide a record of having worked on successful sales presentations and pitches
  • Managed multiple large-scale marketing budgets/ projects
  • Have contributed to marketing and roll out strategy for international brands

Working with Brandwave you will:

  • Be instrumental in the success and growth of an industry leading marketing agency
  • Work with our exceptional designers to create and deliver campaigns on a global level
  • Be responsible for and manage client-based projects ensuring that projects are delivered on time and on budget
  • Build relationships and partnerships with our suppliers and clients
  • Develop and grow accounts with assigned targets
  • Spread the Brandwave love by contributing to our marketing through the development of blogs and social posts
  • Become a real member of the Brandwave team, contributing to the office on a holistic level

Compensation Details:

  • Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
  • Annual bonus – Sports holiday for our entire team if our annual targets are met (previous trips have included long weekends surfing in Morocco, skiing in Chamonix and hiking and windsurfing in Ireland).
  • Working in a fun environment, with daily opportunities to get involved in sports and exercise
  • Work in an environment where your input will be valued, you will be listened to and you can contribute to an agency that is leading the way in sports marketing

Closing date: 28th Feb 2019

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: D.O.E

We are looking for someone to start in immediately. Interviews will be held at our offices near Chichester, West Sussex.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we cannot guarantee to get back to all candidates that do not meet the above criteria.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]