Account Executive - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Candidate Source Ltd

Candidate Source Ltd
Candidate Source Ltd
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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A media planning and buying agency handling a variety of accounts in different markets is looking for an Account Executive to join its team in the Custard Factory, Birmingham.

They work independently but very closely with a top 10 media independent inthe UK, and are looking to appoint a key member of the company, helping to run client accounts and work alongside the director to help grow the business and take it forward.


As an Account Executive, your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring bookings are made promptly with media owners and revised media schedules are distributed correctly and on time.
  • Making bookings with media owners and ensuring they are actioned promptly.
  • Managing media plans and distributing them to relevant parties correctly and on time.
  • Agreeing and meeting deadlines with clients/media owners/manager to ensure we deliver work on time and as expected.
  • Maintaining client rate sheets.
  • Managing admin procedures and adhering to systems in place
  • Using research to provide insights for client planning.
  • Developing new ideas for clients and making use of media owner relationships to help develop ideas and proposals.
  • Negotiating firmly and fairly with media owners with an ability to push for added value.
  • Attending client meetings when needed.
  • Helping maintain client documents like WIP reports, media schedules etc.
  • Proactively looking to engage with selftraining platforms and sites (for example: IAB, Thinkbox, Radiocentre etc)

We are looking for an Account Executive who has the following skills and experiences:

  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Demonstrate an ability to buy competitively.
  • Comfortable with standard industry research tools like TGI, Mediatel, Adintel etc plus excel, PowerPoint, and word.
  • The ability to manage projects so work is completed appropriately, smoothly and to the highest standard.
Your working hours will be Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30, or as required.
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