Account Executive

Account Executive - JLR

Location: London (hybrid)

Career Level: CL11

ABOUT ACCENTURE SONG

Accenture Song is the world’s biggest digital agency.  We help the world’s leading organisations create and deliver the best customer experiences on the planet. Home to droga5, Karmarama, and a network of a leading, award-winning creative agencies worldwide, we are a diverse team of creative problem-solvers at the forefront of modern communication.

Accenture Song is a new kind of partner for a new kind of client. We are designed from the ground up to empower clients to own Experience from start to finish. We believe that a great idea can transform an Experience, and a great Experience can transform lives. We are committed to helping design, build, run and communicate Experiences that make peoples’ lives better, more productive and more meaningful.

With a suite of Global Brand Clients, we’re hungrier than ever for new creative talent to join our rapidly expanding team

Our Team

The Account Executive is an integral role within the team, supporting in the development and delivery of Global campaign assets. Day-to-day you will act as a key support for the accounts team, helping to manage expectations both internally and externally, deliver projects against timelines, communicate effectively and support the Account Manager/ Account Director in delivery of their work within the business.

As an Account Executive, your main responsibilities will be:

• Act as a “go-to-person” for your business area and take ownership for identified projects, acting as an advisor on all areas of workflow that relate to the projects you are responsible for.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with your Client & key internal and external stakeholders, representing the Client’s views throughout the life cycle of a project, but also confident to challenge convention as and when necessary.
• Become an owner of internal processes, work closely with other internal agency teams: Creative, Studio, Finance and Production/Project Management etc. to ensure the smooth flow of work and delivery of assets.
• Establish an excellent “eye” for  detail - recognising when work is correct and when it needs revisions, both in relation to the clients request as well as proof reading.
• Briefing in Client revisions to internal stakeholders I.e. Studio and keeping the relevant team members informed of any changes or updates.
• Responsible for communicating project status to the Client in addition to keeping track of finances and sharing updates when necessary.
• Own and update internal and external / client facing status documents, flagging where any information is missing
• Support the AM/AD in writing all necessary Studio/Creative Development briefs and contact reports.
• Be responsible for sense checking everything has been actioned from the brief before presentation to the Client
• Responsibility for general administrative duties on the account, i.e. room bookings, client catering, client meet and greets, collating and circulating meeting minutes
• Manage a number of projects at any given time
• Fulfilling all allotted tasks quickly, efficiently and to the highest possible standards

Person Specification

Experience/Skills:

• Some work experience in an advertising agency, digital agency or similar
• Interest working on automotive and modern luxury brands
• Basic understanding of integrated marketing
• Basic understanding of the creative, artwork and delivery processes both offline and online
• Able to multi-task across numerous projects
• Numerate with a good understanding of financial management and profitability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient written communication skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Confident presenter with experience in working on/supporting presentations
• Passionate about getting others involved and having fun along the way
   

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

Visit us at www.accenture.com 

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