Account Manager
We are looking for an exceptional Account Manager who is going to help lead our global asset management accounts. To thrive in this role, you will have the ability to win people over, collaborate with peers, build strong relationships with clients and publishers, and to think strategically and outside the box. You will be confident in planning and managing media campaigns across a full range of channels, with experience in the consumer space.
About Us
Fundamental Media is a leading marketing agency specialising in asset management and educational providers. Established in 2003 in the City of London, we have grown to over 170 people with offices in Boston, Sydney, Hong Kong and London, whilst retaining the important ethos that our staff are part of our family. We are now the largest buyer of asset management advertising space globally and have created multiple award-winning marketing technology platforms.
From online to offline, we support businesses with media planning and buying backed by our combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. With our extensive industry expertise, proprietary technology and research, we are able to help our clients navigate the challenges in delivering impactful and highly targeted marketing to the right audiences, achieving their marketing objectives.
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Role and Responsibilities
* Create and manage media strategies and media plans for clients – oversee the day-to-day running of all campaigns
* Grow to own the client relationship and become a consultant to the client's marketing team – with the support of an Account Director
* Line manage 1-2 individuals, growing a team of account executives with the support of an Account Director
* Utilise client, third party and internal research sources to enhance recommendations
* Management of annual media plan budgets, and ensuring that monthly spend is on track.
* Leading client status calls, meetings and presentations. Attending in person and online meetings with clients and publishers and sharing relevant opportunities with clients and internal teams
* Briefing publishers and media vendors for new campaigns, working collaboratively to develop new opportunities, collating and assessing responses and share with team
* Prepare assessments of media within the campaign strategy and event opportunities
* Oversee the management of on-going and post campaign reporting; producing monthly reports for clients containing a robust description of monthly activity, suitable advice and recommendations and a clear summary of performance against the key performance indicators and metrics agreed with the client.
* Feedback and idea generation for constant improvement of process across the agency
As an Ideal candidate you would have:
* Experienced Senior Account Executive or Account Manager with 3 years' financial media agency experience
* Leadership qualities and an interest in developing and mentoring junior team members
* An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and a strong desire to work in a tech-focused environment
* Willingness to adopt, test and provide feedback on new technologies developed by the business
* A strong interest in financial news, business, economics or willingness to learn and stay up to date with these areas
* Good time management, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Able to work under tight schedule and manage priorities for multiple tasks set by clients
* Confident in building relationships internally and externally, good communicator and public speaker (required for meetings with clients and publishers)
* Well organised, able to work independently, proactively and be a strong team player
* Experience in an agency or working in marketing / for a publisher is essential
* A strong analytical and positive mind-set
* Excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills
* Excellent command in Microsoft Office, Doubleclick and Google Analytics
* Experience running campaign across programmatic, Google Ads, LinkedIn, other social channels
* Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin). Japanese speakers, and other languages welcomes.
What we offer:
* Positive, friendly and loyal colleagues
* A very competitive salary and bonus structure
* Flexible working
* Excellent benefits including superannuation, 20 days' annual leave, 2 days paid leave for charity work and free snacks in the office
* The opportunity to fast-track your career. We believe in recognition, reward and progression – partnered with the appropriate training and support
* International exposure and intra-company transfer opportunities
* A dynamic place to work in a contemporary, team focussed and forward-thinking company. We are a friendly but driven team
* Salary: $85,000 AUD per annum.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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