Account Manager, Auckland
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BrightSpark Recruitment

Account Manager

  • Posted 2w ago
  • Remote
  • Full Time

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

This independent media agency is passionate about helping their clients' businesses grow.  They punch above their weight, creating and executing intelligent, data-driven media strategies for very well-known brands. This is a small, supportive and highly experienced team that values autonomy and teamwork. With access to some of the most advanced advertising platforms, they are not just a Meta / Google agency!


ABOUT THE ROLE:

Involving both planning and account management, we are looking for someone who loves the challenge of creating media plans across both online and offline, and who also enjoys managing client relationships. Sitting between the client and specialist media and operation functions, you enjoy knowing where things are internally, and how your client is feeling at all times.


The role can be based anywhere within New Zealand with access to office space in Auckland or Christchurch if required.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Account Manager, you will have day-to-day ownership of your assigned clients and be their primary contact.


You’ll understand their business goals and translate these into clear media requirements; recommending appropriate media channels, publishers, platforms, audiences and investment levels. Having the confidence to prepare and present these plans to your clients is critical as well as ensuring that approved plans are translated accurately into implementation requirements.


While you won’t be hands on in ad platforms, you’ll oversee the smooth delivery of activity from a team of specialists, having the confidence to question performance and make recommendations where required.


Ensuring the client is kept up to date on performance through WIP meetings and reporting is essential as well as identifying any issues early.


ABOUT YOU:

  • Approximately 4+ years relevant media agency, advertising or media-owner experience.
  • Ownership mindset - taking responsibility for client outcomes rather than waiting for direction.
  • Client focused - undeArstands what clients need and communicates clearly, proactively and professionally.
  • Strategic thinker - sees beyond individual campaign tasks and understands the wider business objective.
  • Commercially aware - understands that strong client service and strong commercial outcomes need to work together.
  • Highly organised - manages multiple clients, deadlines and priorities without losing control of the detail.
  • Calm under pressure - handles changing priorities, deadlines and client requirements confidently.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Join a friendly, supportive and growing team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Own the strategy and client relationship.
  • Work anywhere and manage your time / workload in a way that suits you.
  • Competitive salary.


WHAT'S NEXT?

Don't miss out on this rare, fully remote opportunity in a growing agency.  Apply today.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Media Planning
  • Reporting
  • Client Relationship Management

Desired Soft Skills

  • Commercial Awareness
  • Client Focus
  • Highly Organised
  • Ownership Mindset
  • Strategic Thinking

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🎂 Birthdays Off
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🏋 Gym Membership
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌏 Sustainability Policy

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