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One of London's top independent media planning agencies is looking for a motivated Graduate to join them. Strong progression plan, social team and excellent central London offices.

The Agency

This impressive London agency is going from strength to strength and is currently the Fastest growing independent media agency in the UK. Renowned specialists at helping valuable start-up and challenger brands, this agency has an exciting mix of clients that also includes some very well-established national names. Executing insight driven, ROI focused campaigns across all paid, traditional and digital media channels, the agency continues to deliver stellar results for small and large clients alike. Based out of exceptional offices in central London, the agency is owned and operated as an employee ownership trust and offers excellent long-term prospects and bonus opportunities for its social and diverse team…

The Role

This varied role will see the successful candidate support the agency's Media Planning & Buying team across the entire campaign process. From analysis, to client services and even creative consultation. The role is ideal if you're a strong and confident communicator with excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the media team in developing, executing and monitoring media buying activities
• Creating and monitoring media schedules and weekly client reports
• Setting up campaigns using industry platforms Media planning/buying programmes (all programmes will be taught).

The Opportunity

Global clients - The agency is hugely successful and has a large portfolio of established clients

Strong progression plan - This role is aimed at quickly developing an ambitious graduate into an integral member of the team and offers varied progression options depending on interests and strengths

Social team - The team here are a like-minded, social group and the agency is committed to ensuring the workplace is an enjoyable one (Excellent offices, plenty to do nearby)

Employee owned - The agency is 50% employee owned and as such profits are returned to the team in the form on bonus payments.

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.

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.

A long-standing promotional merchandise business with a global reach is looking for an experienced Account Executive. Iconic brands, sustainable products and strong prospects for progression…

The Business

Established for over two decades, this independent promotional merchandise agency has built an impressive network of global clients and continues to act a leading innovator in the industry. They design, source and supply a wide range of high-quality branded products - anything from Eco friendly solutions through to confectionary and tech. Based in North London, the growing team are a social and friendly bunch and staff turnover here is very low. Staff are given ample progression opportunities, and the chance to work across a variety of accounts (keeping things interesting long term). As a direct result of growth, the business now has need of a new Senior Account Executive.

The Role

This is an important role for the business that will see the successful candidate supporting on the sales functions for several established client accounts. The successful candidate will be tasked with forming strong relationships with clients and generating revenue through the continued sales of branded merchandise to these established clients. The ideal candidate will:

• Have some experience in the branded Merchandise/promotional products industry (6 months minimum)
• Be a confident communicator able to quickly form and develop strong influential relationships with clients.
• Be astute at helping to identify opportunities for growth while also having the confidence to present and discuss these opportunities with clients.

What's in it for you?

• Bonus - The business offers a strong bonus and incentive scheme measured against sales performance. Offers the opportunity to greatly increase earnings in line with performance.
• Stable, well-established business - Operating for over 20 years, this agency continues to grow steadily and has the strong base needed to offer great earning potential and good growth prospects.
• Great clients - The business has built a stellar list of retained clients during its years of operation and will offer candidates established accounts on which to work.

Looking for a B2B role with variety and room for creativity? An award-winning central London agency is looking for an Account Manager to work across a wide range of clients in Health, Finance & Tech (VR & A.I).

The Agency

This Central London agency are enjoying an exciting period of growth. Based in the west-end, this impressive small agency has offices in the U.S and Europe and boasts a strong client list across a broad range of sectors. Covering Charity, Sports, Travel, Health, Finance and Technology, the variety of their clients is what truly makes them stand out from the crowd. The team are a social and like-minded bunch (no office politics) and the agency is committed to offering staff the chance work on a diverse portfolio - you won't be 'pigeonholed' here. The agency has recently won a host of new business and is currently looking for an Account manager to join their B2B team.

The Role

As a direct result of growth, the agency is looking to add an Account manager to their B2B team. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with the senior team on innovative clients in fast-growing industries and offers strong prospects for growth to SAM level in the near future the ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a history of working on B2B campaigns (experience with Health, Finance or Tech with be highly valued.)
• Need a history of managing and developing junior colleagues.
• Need to be a confident presenter, keen to share ideas and pitch projects internally and to clients
• Have a strong understanding of all things social and the ability to think beyond traditional media relations when it comes to ideas and communications to drive action

The Opportunity

• Variety - This role offers the chance to work across a wide range of B2B clients in attractive sectors and should be attractive to anyone looking for diversify their experience.
• Opportunity for growth - This role reports directly into the senior team and offers very strong opportunities to contribute to senior discussions and progress in time.
• Zero Politics! - The team here are a close-nit, passionate and social bunch who get on - No politics, no drama, just a great environment and an attractive office/location too!

An award-winning London PR & Social agency is looking for a new Managing Director. Long established agency - attractive and varied client base in B2C and B2B - Strong growth plans.

The Agency

Based in the west-end, this award-winning small agency boast an impressive client base across a broad range of sectors and operate in the U.K, the U.S and Europe. Covering Charity, Sports, Travel, Health, Finance and Technology, both the variety of their clients and their rates of retention are what truly makes them stand out (many clients retained for up to a decade). The team are a social and like-minded bunch (no office politics) and the agency are committed to offering staff the chance work on a diverse portfolio. People aren't 'pigeonholed' here and are encouraged to develop their experience - something anyone joining them at senior level must be keen to champion. Currently Owner run and managed, the agency is keen to find a trustworthy, hands-on PR professional with Senior Leadership experience (in agency) to join as Managing Director…

The Role

This role will suit any senior agency PR professional (from Associate Director and above) who's interested in running a well established (20 years) and highly respected small agency. The successful candidate will have support from the agency owner (and wider senior client team) and will need ensure the continued smooth running of the business while also helping to drive growth. The Ideal candidate will:

• Need senior team experience in a respectable agency (Associate Director or above)
• Have a strong track record of managing and mentoring junior and mid-level staff
• Ideally have experience with B2C and B2B campaigns across a wide range of sectors.
• Need a strong track record of leading teams through successful new business pitches.
• Have a serious passion for helping to grow a business while still helping to deliver for high profile clients.

Please get in touch for a confidential and comprehensive discussion of the role and agency.

Looking for variety in your next role? An award-winning boutique agency are offering the chance to work on a stellar mix of clients in Luxury Travel, Charity, Arts and Consumer goods….

The Agency

This central London agency are enjoying an exciting period of growth. Based in the west-end, this impressive small agency has offices in the U.S and Europe and boasts an impressive client list across a broad range of sectors. Covering Charity, Sports, Travel, Health, Finance and Technology, the variety of their clients is what truly makes them stand out from the crowd. The team are a social and like-minded bunch (no office politics) and the agency is committed to offering staff the chance work on a diverse portfolio - you won't be 'pigeonholed' here. The agency has recently won a host of new business and is currently looking for several new hires as they enter the new year…

The Role

As part of their growth plans, the Agency is looking for an experienced Consumer focused PR Account Director who's interested in working across accounts in Luxury Travel, Charity, Arts and Consumer technology. The role will involve managing a team of four and will report directly into the senior management team. The ideal candidate will need:

• To demonstrate a history of working on varied consumer campaigns (experience with Travel or Charity clients will be a bonus)
• Strong leadership skills and a history of managing and developing junior and mid-level colleagues.
• A confident presenter, keen to share ideas and pitch projects internally and to clients
• A strong understanding of all things social and the ability to think beyond traditional media relations when it comes to ideas and communications to drive action

The Opportunity

• Variety - This role offers the chance to work across a wide range of consumer clients in attractive sectors.
• Quality of clients - Alongside the variety, the quality of the clients is well worth mentioning. The Luxury Travel and Charity clients are hugely exciting prospects that allow for a lot of creativity and the Arts and Consumer goods accounts are industry leading companies…
• Opportunity for growth - This role reports directly into the senior team and offers very strong opportunities to contribute to senior discussions and progress in time.
• Zero Politics! - The team here are a close-nit, passionate and social bunch who get on - No politics, no drama, just a great environment and an attractive office/location too!

An award-winning Travel focused PR consultancy are looking for an ambitious Client Service Director to manage a stunning portfolio of Luxury Travel Clients. Ideal role for anyone looking to address work life balance while still working at the highest level…

The Agency

For over fifteen years this award-winning agency has been providing the highest quality bespoke campaigns for its enviable client base in luxury travel. Working with the highest quality resorts and hotel chains, the agency work with clients from central Europe and the Mediterranean all the way to Central America and beyond. They have grown steadily since their founding and are now one of the top regional agencies in the UK. Their medium sized team are welcoming, social and passionate about their work. Anyone joining can expect a real family feel at this agency, something that contributes a great deal to their notably low staff turnover. It's an exciting time for the agency at present and further growth of the business has meant they now have need of an experienced Client Service Director to help manage a special portfolio of clients…

The Role

This is an important role for the agency and would suit either an established Client Service Director or an experience Account Director looking to make the step up. You will report directly into the Managing Director and will focus on managing a high value portfolio of luxury travel clients, offering strategic advice and identifying opportunities for growth. Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing senior level relationships across the client base
• Strategically directly multiple teams to offer the best possible solutions to challenges posed by clients.
• Overseeing development of all junior staff helping to implement companywide training scheme.
• Work closely with other senior management team members to identify opportunities for growth with existing client base.
• Act as key point of contact and agency representative for all high value clients and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

• Chance to join the senior team or a top regional agency (regularly out-performing London counterparts)
• Strong focus on work-life balance (Flexible working and work from home offered)
• Outstanding global client base in Luxury Travel sector
• Highly social team - exceptionally low staff turnover
• Strong prospects for growth alongside ambitious agency plans.

Opportunity for an experienced Partnership marketing professional to join an innovative central London agency. Excellent clients, fresh campaigns and a social and passionate team await.

The Agency are very well established in Partnership Marketing and have been attracting high profile clients for over a decade. The agency boasts a global client base covering sectors such as Charity, Entertainment, FMCG, Retail, Leisure, Travel and many more. The team are a genuinely friendly and welcoming bunch and the new central London offices are in a bustling location with plenty of options for food, drinks and after work entertainment.
The agency's growth plans mean they are regularly recruiting, but there are also many opportunities for progression internally once you're there, and training is on offer from some of the industries most experienced heads.

This Role is an important one for the agency and will see the successful candidate working on a range of brands from leisure and entertainment through to FMCG and media. This will be a hugely varied role, often involving multiple projects of different scope and scale.

Responsibilities will include:

- To support the Account Director / Managers in providing first class service to clients, as well as delivering quality and innovative solutions on time.
- To develop knowledge of brand cooperation and partnership marketing, and how solutions can be developed and implemented to deliver on client briefs.
-To recruit partners in-line with the strategies developed for clients by the team and help manage the implementation of activity.

So what's in it for you?

This is an excellent opportunity for any Partnership marketing professional to join one of the most respected agencies in the field. You can expect to work on varied projects for the highest profile global clients and in return will receive a generous holiday allowance and plenty of perks like month massages, days off for your birthday, free nights out on the company and of course training and development.

For more information please apply in full confidence

A top place to work with an industry leading benefits package, this UK top 150 agency is growing rapidly and is now in need of a new PR Account Manager (or Senior Executive)...

The Agency

Fully Integrated with creativity at their core, this Oxfordshire agency is going from strength to strength and now ranks among the top 150 consultancies in the UK (top ten outside London). They know that it's their staff that make them a success, so anyone considering this position can rest assured if you join them, they'll treat you exceptionally well. Working across both B2B and B2C for a range of clients (both global and regional), they offer services across the whole channel mix - social, digital, content & traditional. The agency has more than doubled in size in the last 5 years, growing their B2B and B2C offering as well as establishing a dedicated Content/design team, Social team and Digital Team. The agency has won several new clients in 2019 and is now looking for a PR Account Manager to join their team.

The Role

This role would suit either an experienced PR Account Manager or a Senior PR Account Executive who's looking to step up. The ideal candidate will need to be confident, creative and above all a strong writer. If you're someone who delivers accurate and inventive work, gains the trust and respect of clients and loves a social and rewarding environment then you're right for this role.

What's in it for you?

This really is a great agency to work for. Staff turnover is extremely low, and the team really do enjoy their work. The benefits on offer are outstanding, the office promotes a real social team culture and they have a great track record of nurturing and developing staff. Benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Free Breakfast and Lunch
• Medical and life cover
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• 25 days holiday
• Annual bonus
• 4 company socials per year (minimum!)
• Mobile phone allowance

An Award-Winning, Luxury Travel PR agency with an outstanding global client portfolio is looking for an experienced Account Director...

The Agency

For over ten years this award winning agency has been providing the highest quality bespoke campaigns for its enviable client base in luxury travel. Working with the highest quality resorts and hotel chains, the agency work with clients from central europe and the medditerainian all the way to the far east and beyond. Their expanding team are as welcoming and social as they are excellent at what they do. That being said, you can expect a realfamily feel at this agency, something that contriubtes a great deal to their extremely low staff turnover. It's an exctiing time for the agency at present and further growth of the business has meant they now have need of another Account Director on either a full time or Part time basis (4 days per week).

The Role

As an Account Director, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional public relations support to the agency's clients as well as managing a team and winning new business where possible. This role can be taken on either a full time or part time basis (4 days per week) and the main responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• generate strategic PR plans incorporating creative and innovative communication strategies fully reflecting client objectives and challenges
• implement a broad range of PR activities including pitching and placing feature articles, organising media events, planning and hosting media fam trips, responding to media enquiries etc.
• produce a wide range of materials, including press releases, project and new business proposals, presentations and all other forms of communications content that delivers against client or agency objectives
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure retention and growth of the business, as well as Identifying and converting opportunities to grow and develop accounts with new and existing clients
• Identify, generate and qualify new business leads and Manage new business opportunities through to conversion

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for an experienced travel PR professional looking for a senior level role with scope for further growth. The agency is highly respected, have an outstanding portfolio of clients and the work life balance of offer is also very rare indeed at AD level (with 4 days a week on offer if of interest). International Travel to some exquisite locations is a part of the role and the team here are a talented and welcoming bunch.

If you think you have the experience this agency would value please get in touch (in full confidence)