Account Manager - Agency - Manchester

Project Manager / Account Manager | Integrated Agency | SW Manchester (Hybrid working) | c£35,000

Aim Search are partnered up with a fantastic Integrated Communications Agency in Manchester, due to growth they are looking to recruit an experienced and talented Project Manager / Account Manager who will have responsibility for managing and developing a number of client accounts, and contributing to the success and growth of the agency.  You will be commutable to their lovely Manchester offices 3 days a week (Homebased Mon & Fri).

This is a Project Mamager role, so the focus is on taking briefs, and processing them through the studio rather than client development etc (although being able nurture good client relationships will be important). We need a doer, someone who can think things through, manage multiple projects in one go, and be organised and calm under pressure. Work will include anything from simple brochures to full campaign development. Any experience in managing social media would also be advantageous. We’re open to either a contract position (min 6 months) or permanent.

A bit more about the Project Manager opportunity:
• Managing and developing a range of client accounts across a complete mix of integrated branding, advertising, digital, print and direct mail campaigns and projects from initial concept to completion.
• Liaising with and building strong relationships with clients to ensure successful completion of projects/campaigns, on time and within budget.
• Liaising, and maintaining strong relationships, with Studio, the Project Management team and suppliers to facilitate the above.
• Understanding client objectives/markets to maximise existing business opportunities and identify new ones.
• Managing project/campaign profitability, budget and client administration on accounts, using internal job-bag system, Synergist.
• Clearly interpreting and preparing client creative campaign/communication briefs, and copy where required, for Studio.
• Planning, coordinating and controlling production related processes.

Project Manager Knowledge/Skills/Experience needed:
• Previous Project Management / Account Manager experience, and the ability to ensure the highest quality of work is delivered in the most efficient way.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of design and marketing communications, workings of a design studio, design effectiveness, and marketing.
• Previous experience working with Healthcare clients advantageous 
• Strategic and commercial thinker.
• Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to multi-task and the ability to work well under pressure.
• IT proficient with the ability to adapt to new internal systems.
• Copes under pressure and working to tight deadlines

Sound knowledge of:
▪ Design packages and production processes
▪ Print
▪ Exhibition services
▪ Media
▪ Social media
▪ Web
▪ Animation and CGI production
• IT proficient with the ability to adapt to new internal systems
• Good negotiation skills

Does this exciting Project Manager opportunity sound like a bit of you!??  If so, hit the APPLY button NOW!!