Packaging Account Manager
Overview:
Working collaboratively with the Category Account Director (CAD), client and Linney teams, you will be responsible to ensure all new briefs for packaging are delivered successfully. Based on site at Linney Head Office, Mansfield, you are responsible for your assigned accounts, and are the primary point of contact for the clients’ product teams.
We are looking for a hands-on Account Manager with a passion for great customer service. Applicants should be accomplished at taking creative briefs and have a good understanding of structural CAD design and print production processes. Responsible for time and cost management of your own projects you will need to demonstrate experience in critical path creation, quotation requests and commercial governance.
A natural ability to multi-task, project-manage, and assist your teams to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery. Great organisation, meticulous attention to detail, common sense, excellent communication and outstanding customer service and professionalism, are vital to demonstrate to all stakeholders that you have complete awareness of and are in full control of all of your projects.
Essential skills:
Applicants should have good presentation skills. You must be competent in managing multiple projects at the same time. Strong and accurate creative brief taking is essential along with a broad understanding of the production process (CAD design, load-ups, print production, and distribution). Passionate about sustainability and innovation we are interested in candidates who embrace change and constantly looking for ways to improve.
Business Skills & Behaviours:
• Experience in a retail/corporate environment or agency (production/creative).
• Excellent organisational skills, including a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all channels.
• The ability to function well and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven project management, self-management skills.
• Takes initiative to accomplish objectives; pushing beyond the boundaries and being proactive.
• High-performer with high-productivity and commitment, to meet project delivery dates.
• Contributes actively to a positive and enjoyable work environment.
• Competent in all Microsoft applications.
• Competent using systems.
• Be a great team player.
• Have a positive and helpful attitude.
• Recognise and understand client’s promotional requirements, challenges and goals.
• Develop and build relationships with all internal and external colleagues.
• Understand the client, their requirements and the timings in the fluid/evolving retail markets.
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