Senior Account Executive/Account Manager

Senior Account Executive/Account Manager

Title: Senior Account Executive/Account Manager

Reports to: Account Director/Associate Director

Based at: Manchester, Media City

Salary: Up to £30K DOE

Job purpose: To manage B2B client accounts and support with securing new business

We are looking for a bright, driven, and commercially aware B2B account manager to look after a portfolio of clients across sustainability and food & drink sectors. With a minimum of 18 months agency experience, you’re organized and on-the-ball, knowing your way around status reports, coverage reporting, and social media scheduling. As a natural writer, you can produce various types of copy, from blogs on the latest food safety legislation to Instagram captions about recycling.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships and take day-to-day ownership of account success
• Create, manage, and implement strategic and tactical activities on client accounts
• Keep abreast of client issues in the media through monitoring publications, websites, etc.
• Use the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage
• Create and maintain strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers
• Produce high-quality and engaging written content, and distribute it via appropriate channels
• Brief and manage third-party suppliers and partners
• Update clients and team on performance metrics such as financial budgets, timelines, and plans using appropriate tools like status reports, weekly catch-ups, and review meetings
• Support junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the team
• Monitor and progress your own development, setting goals and maintaining an up-to-date Personal Development Plan
• Maintain CPD accreditation with CIPR by completing moderation modules on time

New Business

• Support the new business program by upselling to existing clients, identifying new opportunities, and contacting potential clients
• Co-develop and deliver new business pitches and credential presentations
• Contribute to idea generation for current and new client campaigns

Person Specification

• Proven professional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience (18–24 months at Senior Account Executive level or higher) is essential
• Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A natural ‘chameleon’ who can adapt writing style and focus to meet client needs
• Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and trust
• Quick to adapt to new processes and procedures
• A dedicated team player who collaborates across locations
• Confident in managing and supporting junior team members, delegating tasks as needed
• Comfortable with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Willing and able to travel and work away from home as required

What’s in it for you?

The Jargon Group is in an exciting phase of growth. After acquiring complementary agencies, we’re a multifaceted team of B2B communications experts serving clients in sectors including technology, transport, sustainability, retail, medical, automotive, aerospace, broadcast, manufacturing, and environmental technologies.

Our clients are valued partners. We strive to deliver outstanding results, manage and enhance reputations, and support their business success.

Joining The Jargon Group offers you the chance to work with leading clients in their fields. We support your professional development with CIPR membership, helping you achieve Chartered Practitioner status. There are ample opportunities for career growth, and you’ll have the autonomy to manage your accounts with support from experienced directors.

The team is dynamic, with options to work from our Cardiff and Hampshire offices. We offer competitive pay with regular reviews, a new business rewards scheme, and office closure between Christmas and New Year for well-earned rest.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salary & 22 or 23 days paid holiday (plus Bank holidays), increasing after 1 year
• Early finish Fridays
• Ongoing training and development
• CIPR membership with Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary breakfast
• Christmas shutdown
• Regular team socials and events, including Halloween and Christmas celebrations
• Company laptop

If you are excited and inspired by this opportunity to join our ambitious, high-performing, award-winning team, please send your CV and cover letter to: miranda.warmington@thejargongroup.com