Account Planner - Commercial Partners

To provide support to the team in all aspects of sales activity.

What you'll be doing...Work within strict time limits to option advertising space

Book campaigns on our systems and deal with any related issues

Work closely with others to ensure smooth running of campaigns

Develop competency with bespoke company database system

Provide rapid response to enquiries and requests from customers

Work with your team to produce presentations and provide after sales service

Take charge of corporate entertainment plans

Build a knowledge of company products and services and their benefits

Work with other team members to ensure phones are covered

Focus efforts and time on the development and performance of the regional retail business. Support the diversification of the customer base across multiple agencies and Specialists Act as the two-way conduit for marketplace insight between agencies and specialist teamsA little bit about you...Capabilities Communication and interpersonal skills

Confident communication and presentation skills when speaking with all levels

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

MotivationA self-starter with the ability to prioritise in order to achieve deadlines and maintain clients expectations

Self-motivated and adaptable to work alone and be part of a team to support colleagues, share information and improve on best practices

Previous experience working in a similar campaign or deadline driven environment would be an advantage

The ability to use your initiative and a confident approach to decision making

Organisational and administrative skills

Strong numeracy skills with exceptional attention to detail

Fully conversant with all aspects of Microsoft packages with an intermediate skill set in Excel Qualifications and Experience Ideally with some experience in media (and preferably digital and OOH media). Previous experience using CRM systems to input data and produce reports would be an advantage Track record of performing as a key contributor within high performing teams

Aptitude and desire to develop an understanding of business, financials, products/services, the market or the needs/challenges of assigned accounts

Demonstrable capability to perform effectively under operational pressure and time constraints

Numerate and articulateA little bit more about us...We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. We are One Team, more than just ourselves.

We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems.

We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.

We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.

It’s really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.

Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.

We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About our recruitment process….1. You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re you’d be a great addition to the JCD family.
2. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested.
3. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call.
4. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other.
5. You’ll begin your journey with us, we're excited to support and develop you throughout your career.

Summary

Location:

London - Paddington Type:
Full time