Account Manager- UNCLE International

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Job Title: Account Manager - UNCLE International
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP

About Uncle

UNCLE are the global street advertising agency. We bring paper, paste and local knowledge to get campaigns seen on the streets.Specialising in thefashion, music, art, and lifestyle sectors we offer formatsincludingwildposting, billboards, and ambient solutions.Withover 30 years' experience and a network of local experts and teams we create impactful campaigns, givingclients visibility in London, New York, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Amsterdam, plus other major cities.

Role Description:

We are currently looking for a creative, self-motivated, and experienced Account Manager based in London, to join the Uncle team.

Working from our London office, the successful candidate would be responsible for the Account Management of our existing and new global clients that span the music, arts, fashion and lifestyle sector.

You will manage and develop your own portfolio of clients as well as actively seek out new opportunities and briefs from both clients direct, as well as localised media agencies.

We need someone who is a confident presenter, networker, and salesperson. Someone who is knowledgeable about international cities as well as a strong local knowledge, who is excited about the world of outdoor media agencies, brands, and street culture. Someone who can create strategies to approach individual clients to sell in our services.

What You'll be Doing:

Account management

• Writing proposals and presentations in response to briefs
• Developing and managing client relationships both existing and new
• Developing experiential, stunt and ambient ideas as part of the team
• Providing excellent client service
• Identifying and contacting potential new clients
• Arranging presentations to introduce our services and assess client's needs
• Ensure all introductory meetings are followed up, carrying out any action discussed.
• Developing a strong knowledge of the inventories we offer in all global cities
• Understand the differences in the markets we work in and have a good knowledge of international current events

Project management

• In conjunction with the production team you will plan, manage and implement campaigns
• Write and manage budgets to ensure profits are maintained
• As part of a team deliver effective, well-planned projects to the highest standard
• Support other team members as and when required.

Overall

• Join our growing business and help our development as the leading creative advertising specialist worldwide.

About You:

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the below skills and experience:

• Experience working in a similar role
• Experience working with Media Agencies

• Strong communication skills
• Great presentation skills - verbal and written
• An ability to build on and develop strong client relationships
• Media and advertising savvy
• Project management skills
• Understanding of outdoor advertising
• An understanding and passion for youth culture
• Ability to plan and manage your own workload
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A proven ability to sell in ideas and concepts
• Familiar with working to sales targets

The following would be advantageous:

• A second language (preferably French or Spanish)
• Ability to travel
• Experience of experiential and ambient implementation

Benefits:

We have a great office space in M2 in Manchester and N1 in London, and offer the below benefits:

• Salary of circa £35k (depending on your experience and training), plus bonus scheme to share in company success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday (rising to 30 days after 5 years' service).
• Flexible working - to help you achieve that all-important work-life balance
• Life Insurance and Group Income Protection with Canada Life.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

UNCLE is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all, where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Do reach out to let us know if there's any actions, we can take to better support an environment where you feel comfortable.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements at any stage of the recruitment process. We are always open to ideas from our candidates that help us to make our processes more inclusive.