London, UK
Account manager
at Bompas & Parr
Bompas & Parr has a vacancy for an account manager to join its team in London.
Bompas & Parr is a creative studio, made up of architects, chefs, designers, marketeers, strategist and technologist. Through respected consultancy, delivering Location Based Experiences (LBEs) and writing publications, the studio challenges the world around us with radical creativity and a thirst for provoking innovation. The studio works with cultural institutions, attractions, governments and placemaking developers to deliver this work. We’re a fast-paced, creative company who love what we do and do what we love – and we’re keen to work with someone who shares our outlook.
This role will allow a highly ambitious candidate to hone their account management within a hugely creative and dynamic environment. You will work closely with our clients to understand their business and objectives and offer creative and strategic input to propose the right solutions and then work with the internal teams to deliver campaigns on time-scale and to budget.
Bompas & Parr is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, where all applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disabilities.
Objectives:
- to successfully manage a diverse range of accounts for commercial projects, brands and Bompas & Parr self-initiated projects
- drive projects from start to finish and ensure seamless delivery on time and on budget
- manage project finances from budgeting, tracking, reporting and reconciliation
- be responsible for all project documentation
- contribute in the development of proposals and new business pitching
Key responsibilities:
- lead on a portfolio of accounts and manage day to day client communication
- project manage campaigns across the full marketing mix, ensuring they are on brief from concept to delivery
- build and maintain strategic relationships with key client stakeholders at all levels
- understand our client’s business and objectives, as well as those of Bompas & Parr self-initiated project; input strategically to develop creative briefs
- workflow management – liaising with internal creatives and external suppliers where needed
- live events pre-production and operations management as required
- manage and support technical production requirements if needed
Essential experience:
- demonstrable experience of delivering as an account manager in an agency environment
- outstanding client facing and negotiation skills
- expert oral and written communications
- proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google apps and Keynote
Desirable experience:
- a working knowledge of the drinks industry
- live event experience
- experience of working in a creative/design lead environment
- some experience in brand strategy
General:
- be an advocate for creative collaboration and excellence
- possess a clear passion and energy for Bompas & Parr
- undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required
- be able to speak knowledgeably about all aspects of the work of Bompas & Parr and to support the organisation’s principal aims and objectives
- communicate regularly and effectively with the directors and to seek support from appropriate staff at the earliest opportunity should problems arise
- show ownership of achieving personal objectives yourself through positive action
Please note, due to the nature of the role you will be expected to work occasional evenings and weekends. There may also be the requirement to travel internationally.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following via the apply for job button below with ‘Account manager’ in the subject heading:
- a copy of your current CV
- a cover letter detailing why you feel you are a suitable candidate for this post and what attracts you to Bompas & Parr. Please note, applications not submitted with a covering letter will be rejected.