Account Manager

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This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the briefing and content sign off, of in- store Point of Sale for the M&S Food account. This role is integral to the effective running of the marketing function within M&S, coordinating the delivery of all administrative elements of marketing campaigns and activity.

This role is key in translating M&S's marketing vision into a detailed line by line brief for the whole of the ITG production team to follow. Working closely with various M&S teams, the role will ensure all artworks, production briefs and costs are approved by key stakeholders in turn allowing for a seamless campaign delivery to stores. The role exists to support the Marketing Manager within the business unit area and requires accuracy, flexibility, proactivity and confidence to discuss concerns with key stakeholders when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

You will support the Marketing Manager to develop compelling, authentic, customer relevant propositions for category communications and campaigns. These should be developed collaboratively ensuring they are highly commercial and mindful of operational challenges.

You will assist in the development of proposition briefs for specific category initiatives that meet commercial objectives and are aligned with key stakeholders. Briefs should reflect the overall strategy and priorities of Food Marketing, and should have clear budgets, timings and consumer targets.

You will support on campaign PIRs to ensure learnings are captured and set clear recommendations for future activity.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of relevant category marketing budgets.

Support the commercial rhythm, acting with pace to respond to market conditions. You will develop plans to engage in-store colleagues driving anticipation and excitement around key seasonal campaigns.

Requirements

• You have a good understanding of Artwork, Print and POS production processes. You know your way around Excel with your eyes closed.
• You can project manage with the best, instinctively know what's the next step in any of your projects and manage timelines.
• You'll be comfortable with numbers as you'll be keeping up with the finance requirements in the role.
• We're looking for someone willing to be committed, resilient and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job the done.

Benefits

Work's a treat!
On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back... and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

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