Account Manager | Market Research | Media & Agencies

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Savanta is one of the fastest growing agencies in market research with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. With technology at the heart of our business, we inform and inspire clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data, high impact consulting, and bespoke solutions.

At the heart of Savanta is a talented Client Development team responsible for driving commercial growth through sophisticated new business development and first-class account management.

We have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offer unrivalled career development opportunities, many of the team started as juniors and have progressed to senior levels.

About the Role

This position sits within the Media & Agencies division, working with clients such as Market Research Agencies, Creative Agencies, Marketing Agencies, Media Agencies, Management Consultancies and Media Buyers amongst others.

This role requires strong sales experience, ideally in data collection/sample for market research projects. The role will also offer the opportunity to expand into different types of research utilised by Savanta.

The Account Manager will build strong client relationships, answer incoming briefs, run sample projects, develop and expand the existing portfolio, and solve client problems.

Always looking for opportunities to add value to the client portfolio by cross selling and upselling Savanta products and solutions.

This role offers the chance to work with a diverse and fun team, substantial career advancement opportunities, and the potential for significant growth by managing an established portfolio.

This role would suit an account management professional with a grounding in market research and an understanding of how it is used by our clients.

About You

Ideal candidates should be team players, solutions-oriented, organized, and able to work well under pressure. Knowledge of the data collection and research industry, including calculating IR and feasibility, is essential.

Able to directly engage, build and grow trusted relationships with existing clients.

The Account Manager role is integral to Savanta's client retention strategy, providing vast growth potential within the Media & Agencies team and the wider business, with many examples of career advancement within the company.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast moving, agile company with a large suite of products that are continually being developed and improved.

Experience of working with market research agencies, PR and media clients would also be greatly beneficial.

We are looking for people who have a 'can-do' attitude, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are confident in applying research and industry knowledge, as well as being responsible and accountable for revenue targets.

With service at the heart of our business, a passion for exceeding client expectations is essential.

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And in return, Savanta offers:

• Base Salary Range: £28,500 - £31,000
• Uncomplicated monthly commission structure
• Unlimited annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working practices
• Health & Wellbeing package (Private medical insurance or a flexible, tailored suite of well-being benefits)
• Financial health (pension, life assurance, etc.)
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

Why Join Us

With teams in the UK, US, Canada, and India, over 650 staff globally, and ambitious growth plans, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialist teams make life at Savanta feel more like working at a smaller agency. Our client portfolio includes some of the world's best-known brands, including Sainsbury's, Heathrow, Samsung, Toyota, NatWest Group, Sky, The British Red Cross, Citizens Advice, Gousto and Sport England.

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.