About Charlie Griffiths

Senior Partnerships Manager - London - £45,000

An award-winning London based marketing agency is looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join them. Global entertainment and lifestyle clients, creative campaigns, a wonderful team, and strong progression prospects on offer.

The Agency

One of the UK's most well-established promotions and partnership marketing agencies, this award-winning outfit has been responsible for some iconic campaigns on behalf of many industry giants in Entertainment, Lifestyle and FMCG. Continuing to offer truly creative promotions and partnerships campaigns to clients has seen the agency steadily grow for almost two decades. Their close-nit team are passionate about entertainment and the brands they represent, and they benefit greatly from a varied workload, some excellent workplace perks and a true commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression. A well run, respected and stable agency who can offer some exciting brands to work with.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Partnership Director, this is a pivotal role in the agency's flagship team. You'll work closely with high value entertainment clients to help identify potential brand partners, securing creative pitch meetings and sealing campaign deals. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Identifying appropriate partner brands, supporting the creation of pitch proposals and handling negotiations and submissions.
• Working closely with clients to foster strong relationships built on trust and understanding of objectives.
• Project managing timing and pipelines to ensure deadlines are met (something under pressure!)
• Generating creative ideas that effectively align clients and potential partner brands.

The Opportunity

If you're interested in joining a fast moving, well respected award-winning agency then this role should interest you. The role offers the chance to work with iconic global entertainment clients on varied, creative partnership campaigns. You'll get the opportunity to manage and mentor junior staff and further progression to senior manager level is encouraged.

For a highly detailed job specification and plenty more info please apply now or contact

Account Manager - Advertising Agency - Hertfordshire (2-3 days in the office)
£28,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience

The company:
We are recruiting for a creative advertising agency based in an easily accessible Hertfordshire location (most employees work from home at least 2 days per week). They have been running for over 20 years and specialise in producing award winning campaigns for a range of clients in education, automotive, financial services, technology and charity. The team is made up of 45 talented, outgoing people many of whom have been there for over 5 years due to the positive working environment. The business is well known for its dedication to staff development and no agency invests more in training (CPD).

The Opportunity:

This role will support a Senior Account Director on one of the agency's largest accounts. It will be a diverse, challenging role involving most areas of the on and offline marketing mix including, creative, content, media and CRM.

The main responsibilities will be:

• Effective control and management of budgets
• Delivery of projects on time and on budget
• Excellent financial administration - quotes, invoicing, forecasts, reports, purchase orders etc
• Effective recommendations against client brief
• Managing internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
• Excellent client communications
• Ability to review design and artwork against client brief
• Knowledge of client brand and corporate identity
• Clear, concise, inspiring, thorough, relevant briefs - creative/media/integrated planning brief
• Understanding of the marketing mix - print, digital, online, outdoor, DM, events, radio, TV, cinema, CRM, sponsorship, loyalty and incentives etc
• Leading client meetings
• Networking at manager level
• Analysing the data from key reports to make recommendations
• Ability to present media/creative to clients in absence of Creative or Media Director

Characteristics:

• Positive management of, and learning from, mistakes
• Reliable
• Ability to listen and understand
• Ownership of task, job & project
• Gain respect of client
• Excellent relationship builder
• Entertaining skills
• Ability to read client sensitivity and emotion

What's in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best regarded advertising agencies in the country and build your career working closely with the senior management team.

You can expect:

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free fruit, tea / coffee
• Free parking in their car park next door to building
• Thirsty Thursdays
• Company anniversary party July 1^st ish (normally half to one day off)
• Christmas party - has been a trip abroad previously
• Regular quarterly socials (fully paid including cabs home
• £500 bonus for taking advanced certificate in advertising
• ALL training paid for with no penalties should people leave
• 23 days' holiday. You can also gain a half day back for not being absent over a 2 month period. So, you can gain an extra 3 days per year taking your holiday to 26 days. Half a day for xmas eve too. AND you get an extra days' holiday for being there for 3 years, then 5 years.
• Working hours 0830 - 1730 (with obvious exceptions from time to time when really up against it).
• Statutory pension scheme
• Each employee also receives 3 CPD (continuous professional development) days per year to study.

Please apply for more info, or contact

Account Manager - Integrated Marketing - Berkshire - £30,000 - £35000

Looking to progress your career in a marketing agency?

We're recruiting for an award winning, Berkshire based marketing agency who specialise in creative campaigns for luxury brands. The team is made up of 50 people spanning client services and creative, on this occasion they are looking for a bright individual who either has experience in a marketing agency, or a recent graduate with some related experience or degree.

As an Account Manager, you will work alongside the account directors, often liaising directly with clients to understand their challenges. You'll collaborate with internal teams of designers, strategists and artworkers helping to develop thoughtful solutions and deliver projects. You'll work on a variety of projects supporting the client services team from start to finish enabling efficient and smooth management of timelines, budgets and deliverables.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Support the account lead in coordinating delivery across multiple client accounts to meet clients' needs in an agile and responsive way.
• Support the account lead in project planning ensuring team members are briefed accurately, on time and in line with the right process.
• Support the wider team on research, administrative, and office management tasks.

You'll need:

• The ability to adapt to new situations and communicate with those around you.
• Two years in either an agency, or an in house marketing team.
• Teamwork and flexibility
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A curious spirit with a thoughtful and considered approach.
• Experience in client services isn't a necessity but would be a big advantage.

What's in it for you?

This agency has always had a great reputation and lead the way in terms of providing a healthy, fun culture for their team. They ensure that everyone who joins is put onto a tailored career development plan with regular pay reviews. As such, their staff turnover is very low.

On top of the usual benefits you can expect

• Flexible working, usually 2-3 days per week in the office
• Regular days/nights out on the company
• Designated budget for external training
• Company Bonus
• 25 days paid holiday plus Christmas

Please apply now to find out more, or contact

Account Manager (permanent) - Employee Engagement and Internal Comms

Bucks / Oxon - £35,000 - £40,000

This is a great job for someone at Account Manager or Senior Account Manager level looking to work in a positive, growing business based in a stunning location.

Having been very resilient through Covid, this marketing communications agency on the Bucks/Oxon border now have room for a new Account Manager to join their motivated team of 40. You'll have the chance to work with some awesome clients across, Automotive, Entertainment, Financial Services, Technology and way more!

You'll need to:

• demonstrate some experience working in a marketing agency environment
• be incredibly organised, and confident with an eye for detail.
• have the ability to push the creative boundaries to the brink, whilst staying within the remit of brand guidelines
• manage and develop client accounts through consistently high-standards of delivery and strong relationships building.
• manage and mentor account teams (Account Execs)
• demonstrate knowledge of B2C / Internal communications
• show an eagerness to grow and learn with the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish business objectives for each client project and provide a full and detailed proposal that meets given budget, deadlines and which achieves the business objectives
• To constantly monitor, liaise with and update all members of the project team on a regular basis
• Manage own time effectively and understand the need to prioritise tasks or delegate where required, flagging if more resource is required
• Head up pitches and presentations, managing the development through the studio, working alongside the Senior Team
• Write strategic and tactical proposals (alongside Senior Team) for projects and pitches
• Ensure all client communications are checked and are high standard prior to going to the client

What's in it for you?

It's hard to imagine a creative agency with a better foundation outside of London. You'll be joining a fantastic, close knit team with the backing of a much larger international owner.

There is ample parking on-site, and the local Buckinghamshire town is brimming with coffee shops, pubs, parks and more. They offer an open plan environment with a family-feel and a genuine opportunity to progress your career. Coupled with the generous benefits package and generous basic salary of between £30k & £40k and you've got yourself a brilliant long-term opportunity.

For more information please don't hesitate to contact me

Digital Marketing Manager - SaaS Products - French Speaking

The company
We're recruiting for a rapidly expanding SaaS platform who are well established in the UK and now looking to expand in France. In order to do so, they are keen to hire an experienced, metrics-driven Digital Marketing Manager who will focus on reaching and engaging their target audience of SME business owners in France.

The role
To be successful in this position, you'll need experience in planning and implementing multi-channel demand generation campaigns, establishing productive marketing partnership programs and driving targeted quarterly campaigns designed to build awareness and sign-ups.
You'll work in tandem with the UK Marketing Manager and sales team to ensure they hit their monthly targets. It's a fast paced, fun environment that encourages autonomy and creative thinking.

What will you need?

• at least 5 years of multi-channel demand generation and growth marketing experience
• experience identifying and implementing productive marketing partnerships
• ability to write persuasively and use your initiative
• experience in campaign reporting and analysis
• history of marketing experimentation, with clear examples of successful lead gen projects
• experience using HubSpot or similar marketing automation software
• bilingual in French and English essential

What's in it for you?
This is a massive opportunity to take ownership of the marketing function of a business that is absolutely flying. Not only that, you will also receive share options which could be realised in the short to medium term. Initially forming part of a small high performing team, you will be able set your own agenda and eventually grow a team around you as the company continues to expand.

If you'd like to find out more please apply now or contact

Marketing Manager - SaaS Products - French Speaking

The company
We're recruiting for a rapidly expanding SaaS platform who are well established in the UK and now looking to expand in France. In order to do so, they are keen to hire an experienced, metrics-driven Marketing Manager who will focus on reaching and engaging their target audience of SME business owners in France.

The role
To be successful in this position, you'll need experience in planning and implementing multi-channel demand generation campaigns, establishing productive marketing partnership programs and driving targeted quarterly campaigns designed to build awareness and sign-ups.
You'll work in tandem with the UK Marketing Manager and sales team to ensure they hit their monthly targets. It's a fast paced, fun environment that encourages autonomy and creative thinking.

What will you need?

• at least 5 years of multi-channel demand generation and growth marketing experience
• experience identifying and implementing productive marketing partnerships
• ability to write persuasively and use your initiative
• experience in campaign reporting and analysis
• history of marketing experimentation, with clear examples of successful lead gen projects
• experience using HubSpot or similar marketing automation software
• bilingual in French and English essential

What's in it for you?
This is a massive opportunity to take ownership of the marketing function of a business that is absolutely flying. Not only that, you will also receive share options which could be realised in the short to medium term. Initially forming part of a small high performing team, you will be able set your own agenda and eventually grow a team around you as the company continues to expand.

If you'd like to find out more please apply now or contact

Account Manager - Partnership Marketing - London - £29,000 - £33,000

***We are recruiting for a leading partnership marketing agency***

***FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE***

This marketing agency have been creating and implementing exciting brand partnerships for nearly 15 years. They skilfully pair brands to share and recycle their assets and help them achieve their respective business goals. They look after a growing portfolio of household names and due to growth, they're now looking to bolster their client services team with a new Account Manager.

As an Account Manager, you will be pivotal in managing client relationships and ensuring a high level of service delivery across a wide variety of campaigns and activations. Working closely to support the Directors on the team, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and at the high standard that they have come to trust and respect from the agency.

What do you need?

* Experience in a an agency environment (preferably in the client services team)

* An interest in brand partnerships

* Ability to deliver a wide range of projects across the marketing mix

* Excellent relationship building skills at all levels

* Great all-round communication skills

* A 'can-do' attitude, with great initiative and willingness to get stuck in

* Great attention to detail and the ability to adhere to brand guidelines

* Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure

What's in it for you?

This company are a sociable, friendly team and take the happiness of their staff very seriously.

On top of the flexible working arrangements on offer (likely 1 - 2 days per week in the office) they offer the following...

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Pension
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
• Regular company funded events and away days
• Personal development & mentoring programmes
• Regular pay reviews in line with salary surveys

If you'd like to find out more please apply now or contact

Junior Growth Executive - Advertising Agency - Hertfordshire (but very flexible working)
£20,000 OTE £30,000

The company:
We are recruiting for a creative advertising agency based in an easily accessible Hertfordshire location (most employees work from home at least 2 days per week). They have been running for over 20 years and specialise in producing award winning campaigns for a range of clients in education, automotive, financial services, technology and charity. The team is made up of 45 talented, outgoing people many of whom have been there for over 5 years due to the positive working environment. The business is well known for it's dedication to staff development and no agency invests more in training.

The Opportunity:
The Junior Growth Executive will work closely with the MD and CEO of the agency to help deliver the sales and marketing strategy.

• Target relevant markets / audiences
• CRM and data management to ensure the agency is targeting the right people.
• Help implement marketing automation programmes
• Analyse responses and ensure appropriate follow up comms
• Help develop relevant content for social media / paid media campaigns
• Help plan, market and run events
• Manage data capture and follow up on events
• Opportunity and pipeline management
• Research and insights
• Monthly Sales Days - work with CEO and Board to deliver against sales agendas

What's in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best regarded advertising agencies in the country and build your career working closely with the senior management team.

You can expect:

• Salary: £20,000 plus generous commission structure linked to opportunity generation
• Learning and development funded by the company
• IPA Foundation Certificate
• 25 days holiday
• Flexibility to work from home
• Regular salary reviews
• Mobile Phone & Laptop

Please apply ASAP or contact Charlie

Senior Account Executive - Retail Marketing Agency - Oxfordshire - £27k - £30k Bonus

***Very Flexible working offered***

The company

We are recruiting for a retail focused marketing agency who have been creating campaigns for some of the world's most iconic brands for more than 30 years.

Part of one of the largest marketing communications networks in the world, this agency have 260 employees split across nine offices in the UK & America. They specialise in helping their clients create connected experiences with their customers through core practice areas of Retailer, Shopper and Amazon Marketing Services.

The role

In this case the Senior Account Executive will work very closely with an Account Director and help run several household FMCG accounts.

You'll help...

• Initiatiate projects with clients and gather appropriate information
• Provide accurate direction to creative, production and planning teams
• Provide insightful and constructive input on projects
• Delegate and manage projects within the team
• Timeline and budget development/maintenance
• Vendor meetings and management
• Timely delivery of materials
• Support Manager in development/application of objectives, strategies and delivery of client presentations
• Financial management (estimating time and costs, written estimates, cost-to-dates/tracking, invoices)
• Assist with new business pitches when requested
• Maintain a thorough understanding of new and emerging digital trends as they relate to the following: SEO/SEM, Social Media, Social Advertising, Digital Advertising, Website Development/Maintenance, Google Analytics, Digital and Social Promotions, Mobile Apps, Ecommerce

You'll need:

• Some experience of working in a marketing agency environment
• Ideally some exposure to retail clients and an understanding of the shopper journey
• A positive attitude and ability to build relationships quickly
• Project management experience
• Bags of initiative
• A driving licence and car

What's in it for you?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an incredible agency with big ambitions in the UK.

As you would expect, the benefits are excellent.

• 28 days holiday bank hols
• Contributory pension @ 4%
• Flexible working
• Healthcare
• Perk box
• Company car allowance
• Free parking

Please apply ASAP or contact Charlie

Marketing Manager - Integrated Marketing Agency - Berkshire - £35,000 - £40,000

***Flexible working available***

Are you a Marketing Executive or Manager looking for something different?

We're recruiting for an award winning, Berkshire based marketing agency who specialise in creative campaigns for luxury brands. The team is made up of 50 people spanning client services and creative, on this occasion they are looking for a bright individual who either has experience in a marketing agency, or a client side role at exec or manager level.

Working closely with the MD and reporting to the Director of Strategy, you'll be responsible for creating and executing the full marketing strategy. You will lead the marketing campaigns, evaluate their performance metrics, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging. You will have a strong marketing background with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the marketing and communication activities
• Coordinate all lead generation and email campaigns to generate inbound leads
• Inform clients and prospects of products and services through creative marketing strategies
• Track performance of all marketing campaigns and report to MD
• Work closely with management team to realise their vision of the brand

Qualifications

• Degree educated ideally with CIM qualifications
• 4 years' experience in a marketing role
• Ability to multi-task and develop creative ideas
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of marketing automation software EG Hubspot, Marketo etc
• Ability to work on own initiative in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent all round knowledge of marketing mix (on and offline).

What's in it for you?

• The chance to have a massive impact on the success of an independent organisation.
• Work in a role with masses of autonomy where your ideas are appreciated.
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Private healthcare after 6 months
• Company pension contribution
• Personal development programme
• Free parking at lovely offices
• Flexible working
• Phone and laptop
• Regular company events and days/nights out

If you're interested in finding out more please apply now or contact

Account Manager or Senior Account Manager - Shopper Marketing - Northampton

£32,000 - £42,500, plus extensive benefits package

***FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE***

***We are recruiting for a leading marketing agency dedicated to the retail sector.***

Huge opportunity for an ambitious Account Manager with experience in an agency environment.

This retail focused marketing agency have been helping clients market their products in store and online for over 20 years. They look after a growing portfolio of household names and due to growth , they're now looking to add a number of people to their client services team.

As a Senior Account Manager, you will be pivotal in managing client relationships and ensuring a high level of service delivery across a wide variety of campaigns and activations. Working closely to offer strong support to the Directors on the team, you will be responsible for a high volume of day-to-day processing across a multitude of projects, providing confidence and assurance to clients that projects are being delivered on time, on budget and at the high standard that they have come to trust and respect from the agency.

What do you need?

* Experience in a an agency environment (preferably in the client services team)

* Knowledge of POS and retail marketing

* Ability to deliver a wide range of projects across the marketing mix

* Excellent relationship building skills at all levels

* Great all-round communication skills

* A 'can-do' attitude, with great initiative and willingness to get stuck in

* Great attention to detail and the ability to adhere to brand guidelines

* Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure

What's in it for you?

This company take the happiness of their staff very seriously.

On top of the flexible working arrangements on offer (likely 1 - 2 days per week in the office) they offer the following...

• 24 days holiday rising to 30 with length of service
• 2 Duvet days per year
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
• Regular company funded events and away days
• Personal development & mentoring programmes
• The opportunity to move across any of the other agencies in the network, there's lots of them!

If you'd like to find out more please apply now or contact

Partnership Manager - Media Agency - Central London - £35k - OTE £45k

***We are recruiting for the leading media agency dedicated to the health and fitness sector.***

This is a brilliant role for an ambitious Account Manager with an interest in health and fitness.

This established media agency are based in a very easily accessible area of central London and provide their clients with exposure to over 50 million consumers worldwide through their music, content and advertising networks located in gyms, leisure centres and spas across the UK. Currently a team of 15, they are looking to add the key role of Partnership Manager to support the Partnerships Director in servicing up to 20 different accounts at any one time.

You'll need to be,

An enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated Account/Partnerships Manager looking to establish yourself within a fast-growing organisation. Ideally you'll have a background in EITHER Experiential Marketing OR Media Sales - both would be amazing. Your main responsibility will be to manage key partner relations and grow commercial opportunities across the network.

What's in it for you?

This is a fun, growing business with a friendly, sociable team of diverse individuals. No one takes themselves too seriously and the office has a relaxed casual vibe from the leadership team down.

They offer the following;

• Excellent salary @ £35,000
• Bonus of £5k - £10k
• 25 days holiday
• Free Gym Membership
• Company Mobile
• Early finish on a Friday
• Clear progression plan
• Employee bens package similar to Perk Box

It's a great opportunity for someone that is frustrated in a corporate environment to make their mark in a more dynamic, faster moving company.

Please apply ASAP!