Account Executive

Job Description

Why would you want to work here?

IPG-X is a rapidly growing business within the IPG network. As a newly created custom global automotive and luxe agency, with Bentley Motors as our founding client, we specialise in connecting brands with audiences across virtual and physical realities. IPG-X works under a new open architecture operating model that connects communications specialisms from across the entire IPG group to create bespoke solutions for brands and their consumers.

We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world’s biggest brands.

And to add to the (literal) wheelbarrow full of awards we’ve got including Euro Effies most effective global agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, not to mention McCann Central’s haul of awards in recent years at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do.

We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists and engineers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there’s a lot that unites us – like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day.

Description

We are looking for an Account Executive with a good understanding of what makes a stand-out marketing/advertising campaign, who’s keen to work on an array of awesome clients. Ideally, you’ll have worked in an agency environment, but your attitude and approach will be what really mark you out. That and an evident passion for developing a career in marketing.

We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists and marketers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there’s a lot that unites us – like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day.

You’ll develop good relationships across all departments, working closely with Account Manager colleagues, and liaising closely with the Creative/Design department and the Artworking Studio. You'll be client facing, campaign aware, and embrace collaboration with multiple partners and stakeholders both internally and externally. Challenges and unknowns should be welcomed and relished.

What we'd like to see (*AKA The Bullet Points)

An ability to work closely with Account Managers to run a variety of projects across multiple channels

Great attention to detail applied throughout the project delivery process

Experience of developing project timing plans

Ability to conduct & collate information (desk research) for new briefs

Ability to manage a number of projects at any given timem

Aptitude to develop a good understanding of the client’s business and competitors

Evidence of fulfilling all allotted tasks quickly, efficiently and to the highest possible standards

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully to client and creative requests and report them accurately

Capability to proofread meticulously before presenting creative proposals internally or externally

An eye for detail - you'll monitor all internal and external costs for assigned projects

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to buy more holiday, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more.

A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you’ll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you’ll get to work closely with the world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

If you want to join an iconic network agency that offers you the chance to work on one of the top clients in our portfolio & the opportunity to progress your career with an unrivalled development programme, contact us now.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

For us, diversity is a business imperative – one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.

As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it’s vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompass all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with.

Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.