Do you want to have a pivotal role in the Business Development of one of the world’s leading global entertainment, media and communication networks? Our client is searching for an Account Executive to join their New Business team, and would love to hear from you! This role is hybrid with 2 days at the office in King’s Cross.

About the Company:
Our client is one of the world’s largest communication groups. As the home of ‘Meaningful Brands,’ their group purpose is to make a meaningful difference to the brands, the businesses and the lives of the people they work with.
At this company, their focus is specifically on creating meaningful brands for the changing world of work and study. This means developing creative communications, for instance, for universities who need to attract students, or for companies who need to attract new employees and engage existing ones.
They are a bustling agency of passionate individuals who all bring their own expertise and work together across varying teams and disciplines. This means working alongside Client Service, Strategy, Creative, Media, Social, and Digital teams to deliver the best results for clients.

The Role:
As an Account Executive, you will work closely with the New Business Team, Specialists, and Client Services to support them after winning new business for the company.

Your responsibilities will include:
Bid Administration

Manage the administration of the tender process end to end
Assist with PQQ, Proposal, Tender and Pitch Support
Ensure all opportunities are fully documented on CRM systems Concept and InTouch
Where relevant assist with framework agreement opportunities (mini-competitions)
Provide insight and research into tenders, bids and pitches
Proof reading support
Pitch presentation support (including logistics support)
Case study production

Research and investigation

Rigorous investigation of upcoming opportunities for our businesses via industry press, LinkedIn, networking, et al
Background research for all tenders in progress – incumbent agency, existing marketing material, decision makers, sector challenges etc.

Agency Support

Main contact for requests from team members for case studies, templates, slides, previous tender answers etc. for new opportunities
Keep tender index across Commercial and Education up to date
You will have day to day accountability for decisions around:
Proposing client solutions
delegation and management of work in your team
Proactive contact activity
Ensuring tenders, bids and proposals are submitted by relevant deadline
Searching via tender portals for any new education and public sector tenders

About You:

Computer aptitude and keyboard skills with good knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint
Good command of written and spoken English
Sales and persuasion skills
Thirst for new business and persuasive sales writing
Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise multiple work streams
Presenting confidently to internal and external teams
You have a willingness to learn quickly with drive, determination and enthusiasm for the business and a desire to help them succeed
Advantageous to have an understanding of the challenges facing senior HR personnel and marketing professionals, particularly in Education and/or Employer Marketing

Company Benefits:

Work for one of the world’s leading global entertainment, media and communication networks!
Core values are implemented and encouraged of employees as the driving force of the company ‘Be Brave’, ‘Champion Inclusion’, ‘Make it Collaborative’, and ‘Take Pride’
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office
Company events and team socials
An extensive benefits package

Account Executive - New Business

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SALARY

£23000 - £25000

LOCATION

Central London

CONTRACT TYPE

Graduate job (permanent)

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