Account Executive @ M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment
March 11, 2021
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is looking for a new Account Executive to join its sports team in London to work on key accounts across football, tennis and the Paralympics.
As an Account Executive on the sport team, you provide a strong foundation for the accounts and clients you work on ensuring that the day-to-day is run as efficiently and professionally as possible.
You are the key support on the account, responsible for assisting the Account Manager’s and Account Director’s throughout daily tasks and ensuring client work is delivered to a high standard. You have a proactive and diligent approach.
Job Specification
Some experience in the communications or social media sector required
Approach:
A dedicated, positive and enthusiastic team member
Proactive in supporting more senior members of the team and have a sense of responsibility and accountability for your work
Immerse yourself in your accounts, showing a keenness to learn and a passion for the business
Go above and beyond to demonstrate your commitment to your accounts and to push yourself towards new achievements
Administrative Work:
Take ownership of essential administrative tasks and deliver them to a high standard
Take initiative with managing the day-to-day team administration (e.g. status docs completed in time before calls, docs from clients saved on the system, meeting rooms/calls booked etc.)
Take responsibility for managing regular account tasks (e.g. reporting, coverage documents, status reports, ensuring folders are kept well organised etc.)
Creativity and Industry Insight:
Offer ideas and contribute to brainstorms – show interest and proactivity
Become immersed in the competitor landscape and creative industry, developing a broad knowledge of the industry outside of your specialism
Keep your team updated with any brand activity, creative executions, media news and related topics
Marketing and PR:
Understanding of the role that PR plays for your client’s business and what our deliverables are as an agency
Accountability for your role within the team structure and understanding what your responsibilities to the client are
Media Management:
Have a strong knowledge of media, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client, and be aware of the importance that media plays in the role of a PR agency
Build relationships with key media and keep an extensive contacts book
Drive editorial coverage and opportunities
Continually monitor media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Have a thorough approach to coverage from initial sell-in to final delivery
Take pride in reporting and presenting media coverage
Manage all media-related documents e.g. ring round updates, media lists, forthcoming coverage etc.
Social and Digital:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of social media platforms and the digital landscape
Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential use in marketing
Monitor both client and competitor channels on a regular basis
Conduct research for client or new business campaigns where appropriate
Manage the reporting process
Campaign Execution:
Support your AM’s and AD’s by undertaking essential everyday tasks and responsibilities
Become experienced in producing essential event and campaign documents alongside your AM’s
Approach practical tasks with a ‘make it happen’ attitude and explore all routes to deliver requests from your team
Manage status reports and ensure that they are completed in a regular and timely fashion
Client Services:
Show genuine interest in your clients’ business
Respond promptly to client requests – keep the client informed if there is going to be a delay
Flag anything that may be of interest to your client – competitor activity, news relating to brand ambassadors, media insights etc.
