Account Manager - Promotional Merchandise

North London

A well-respected promotional merchandising agency are looking for an experienced Account Manager with industry experience. Top tier clients, excellent earning potential and a welcoming environment on offer…

The Agency

Operating for over a decade, this London based Promotional products agency has earned a quality reputation for both it's service to clients and its work-place environment. Offering both bespoke promotional products as well as high volume branded merchandise, they work with an impressive portfolio of global brands. It's an exciting time for this agency as they continue to grow rapidly - recently adding an all new division. Based out of new offices in an excellent location (with plenty of parking and travel routes) they have a very low rate of staff turnover and the senior team are a down-to-earth and positive force within the business. As a direct result of growth, the agency is looking for an account manager with merchandise experience to join them…

The Role

This a new role as a result of growth and will suit an experienced Account Manager with previous experience in the promotional merchandising industry. The role offers the opportunity to work with global brands on accounts with high earning and growth potential. Responsivities will include

• Understand client business initiatives, sales and marketing strategy, in order to proactively present product ranges and secure merchandise orders.
• Makes sales calls and presents existing products and services to customers and prospects while also exploring further opportunities within each account.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product lines and processes, sales philosophy, and industry conditions to provide innovative support and technical assistance to clients.

The Opportunity

If you're looking to join an agency with a top reputation with both clients and staff, then look no further. You'll get the chance to work on high value accounts/clients from the outset and role offers strong prospects for further growth to Director level.

If you'd like more information on the agency and role on offer, please apply in full confidence.

Sales Support - Online Publisher

Central London

JB109 - £28,000

Would you like to look forward to going to work every morning? People that work here do.

The Business

We are lucky enough to be working for an established financial news organisation based in a fantastic central London location. The business are a portal / information board for FinTech's all over the world. They are currently in their growing phase with a current team of 5.

The Role

All agencies claim to have a great team, this one really does.

They are like one big family with a collaborative, open culture where everyone trusts each other. This role has been made available to help their BDM with back office support and general sales related admin tasks. A large proportion of the role will be dealing with inbound inquires, scheduling meetings & maintaining sales records.

Ideally, you'll have experience in a sales environment and have a close eye for detail. You'll also be able to prioritise specific tasks and be able to apply strong sales initiatives.

Some key responsibilities are below:

• First point of contact for all phone enquiries
• Coordinate sales meetings and appointments for Business Development Manager
• Prepare reports and information packs for pre and post sales
• Research and generate a prospects database
• Out reach work to prospects and setting up initial pitch meeting for BDM
• Maintain sales proposals and sales order processing
• Maintain sales pipeline visibility and invoice forecast
• Provide expense support

What you'll find in this business, is a reliable team, that look after each other and are all committed to producing tier 1 work. You will need to be a team player, someone who is good at building relationships and used to working in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you?

If you ask them, they'll tell you it's all about the people and the clients who they consider to be friends.

In addition to the fantastic working environment, you can also expect the following

• Regular reviews and a tailored development plan
• 25 days holiday
• Pension @ 5%
• Company funded drinks and social events
• Free parking
• Flexibility
• Private Healthcare

Please apply asap for more information.

One of London's most dynamic agencies with a client list that reads like a who's who of household brands. Set up 15 years ago to challenge the big agency model, they now find themselves in the fortunate position to be able to turn work down. They are constantly activating ideas in whatever channel best suits the task at hand. As a result, they have created 3 pillars - Promotional, Live Engagement and Shopper all of which are underpinned with Creative, Social and Enabling digital technology. Their new business pipeline is looking extremely exciting so whoever joins will have a bright future.

What's the role all about?
An exciting role for an ambitious Senior Account Manager working on global business for two key clients. You'll report directly to a Senior Account Director so there's plenty of room for progression. This will give you the opportunity to show off both solid client managements skills and your ability to work closely with creative teams.

You'll take responsibility for the development of the accounts by acting as a link between the clients and agency. Whether you are responding to client briefs, enhancing relationships, managing budgets, compiling insight or working closely with the SAD on anything else, you should be able to think on your feet and not be afraid to ask the difficult questions that help client accounts grow.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management/smooth running of the accounts and delivery of projects (typically there will be multiple on the go at any one time). You will be the main point of contact for the Marketing Managers and will be responsible for the development of proposals as well as supporting documents such as timing plans, presentations etc.

You will ideally come from a similar agency background so that you're already familiar with all areas of the business on a day-to-day basis (including Planning, Digital and Live Experiential).


What's in it for you?
You'll be joining an entrepreneurial, switched-on, progressive, determined, pragmatic, energised and supportive team. Many agencies claim to have a family feel but this one really does.

There's a low staff turnover as people are constantly challenged and there is none of the bureaucracy you find in network agencies. Their independence allows them to invest in talent and progress people as quickly as possible. All employees benefit from a range of training initiatives and a clear career path. People are encouraged to take time out to learn and develop, plus, you get all this...

• Access to career training and enhancement opportunities - educational lunches, funding of industry qualifications where appropriate, individual skill enhancement where appropriate.
• Constant feedback and monthly reviews
• An open plan working environment with senior management sitting amongst all teams
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Thursday 4pm drinks trolley… hosted by different people in the agency each week.
• Busy Social Calendar organised by a dedicated internal team
• 20 days holiday, plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year. Then an additional day's holiday for every year at the agency (after two full years). And your birthday off, AND a day off to do something positive of your choice!

So to summarise, if you're an ambitious Senior Account Manager looking to progress your career in a great environment on global clients, this is the one. Please apply now or contact

An industry leading promotional merchandise agency are looking for Junior sales support professional to join them at an exciting time. Social team, Award-winning business and strong prospects for personal development…

The Business

This Multi award-winning business design, produce and distribute bespoke promotional merchandise for global clients in a wide range of sectors. Recognised for their innovative products and strong relationships with clients, they hold several of the highest industry accreditations and have grown impressively. Their diverse and social team benefit from strong progression opportunities, active global clients and a down-to-earth senior management team. As a result of continued growth, the Business is expanding its sales team and in need of an experienced Sales Support manager…

The Role

This is a role that would suit an ambitious graduate or junior sales professional who's looking to work with global clients in a supportive environment. You'll need to be comfortable speaking with clients, capable of negotiating deals and interested in learning and developing quickly in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you?

Stable, Successful business - You'll be a joining and award-winning business with a long standing list of retained global clients.

Strong progression plan - The business has a solid track record of offering staff real growth and progression opportunities. This junior role is aimed at quickly developing an ambitious new sale support professional up to executive and manager level.

Social Environment - Staff turnover here is very low and the business work hard to encourage a rewarding, supportive social environment.

An industry leading promotional merchandise agency are looking for an experienced sales support professional with experience in the industry. Social team, Award-winning business and strong prospects for development…

The Business

This Multi award-winning business design, produce and distribute bespoke promotional merchandise for global clients in a wide range of sectors. Recognised for their innovative products and strong relationships with clients, they hold several of the highest industry accreditations and have grown impressively. Their diverse and social team benefit from strong progression opportunities, active global clients and a down-to-earth senior management team. As a result of continued growth, the Business is expanding its sales team and in need of an experienced Sales Support manager…

The Role

This is an important role for the business that will see the successful candidate proving Senior Sales support for a host of important global clients. You'll work closely with senior agency Account Directors and procurement professionals to ensure a smooth and effective sales process. The ideal Candidate will:

• Need experience working in the promotional Merchandising sector (either in procurement or account management).
• Need some understanding of Far-East sourcing, currency and logistics
• Ideally be a confident negotiator able to effectively identify opportunities for growth.
• Comfortable speaking directly with clients and building strong, influential relationships.
• Be interested in joining a close-nit and social team.

What's in it for you?

Stable, Successful business - You'll be a joining and award-winning business with a long standing retained global clients.

Opportunities for growth - The business has a solid track record of offering staff real growth and progression opportunities.

Social Environment - Staff turnover here is very low and the business work hard to encourage a rewarding, supportive social environment.