Brand Account Manager 6496

Brand Account Manager

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire  
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (with required weekend/evening travel for events)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client, a leading provider of services, is seeking a Brand Account Manager. This vital role involves managing brand activations and ensuring a strong brand presence for various partners. It's a dynamic position requiring exceptional project management, creative thinking, and strong communication skills, contributing to the goal of being a top service provider and employer of choice.

Key Responsibilities of a Brand Account Manager

• Work across various FMCG brands.
• Plan and manage brand campaigns from approval to event execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver brand plans successfully.
• Support brands in achieving goals and ROI.
• Prepare detailed P&L reports for each campaign.
• Create briefs and ideas that align with brand goals.
• Manage event activations, including setup and takedown.
• Coordinate with agencies for POS materials and merchandise.
• Attend and present at brand meetings.
• Oversee photography and videography at events.
• Manage budgets, raise purchase orders, and process invoices.
• Track income and margins to stay within budget.
• Ensure brand content is correct and visible at key events.
• Provide ongoing brand support, including reviews and event presence.
• Build strong, lasting brand relationships to drive growth.
• Travel across the UK for events, with evening and weekend work as needed.
• Assist with general tasks to support the brand team.
• Promote sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.

Key Skills of a Brand Account Manager

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working within an agency or brand environment.
• Proven account management and project management experience.
• A creative thinker with a good knowledge and understanding of the design process.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working to strict brand guidelines.
• Ability to identify brand needs and offer solutions to drive incremental business.
• Experience working with a range of suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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