Senior Account Executive

At CSM we are driven by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to look for opportunities that can inspire a better world in everything we do.

Our diversity of experience, expertise and opinions is our greatest asset, which is why we celebrate our differences. We are looking for individuals who want to put their hand up and challenge convention to create something exciting, bigger and better each and every time.

CSM is proud to share fresh perspectives and new ideas to produce work that others don’t and won’t.  What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you’ll love life at CSM.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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Planning – specifically for partnerships and event activations. Deliver a project plan from start to finish to take part in brainstorms, be creative, call on any industry knowledge, be able to assist in creating decks and be aware of budgets and feasibility

Implementation – you will be integral to bringing the plans to life, the main point of contact for all suppliers, you will need to write briefs, assist with content creation whilst working as part of an All-Agency team and ensuring approvals from all parties

Evaluation and review – you will support in the collation of results and creation of evaluation documents providing point of views and insights

Client / Account Management

Efficient meeting management, preparation and write up of notes and actions

Effective management of regular project and status meetings with clients (and external agencies where relevant)

Effective management of own relationships with suppliers, all agencies, clients, and partners

Assistance with content creation, brand merchandise and toolkits

Assistance with financial elements of accounts – budgeting, PO’s, supplier invoicing / cost management

Event activation – involved in all aspects of the events from venue sourcing, staffing, branding, to creative execution, on-site support, and main point of contact for suppliers

Self / Team Management

Presentation skills (both writing and delivery), internally and to clients / suppliers including use of Microsoft PowerPoint

Upwardly manage communication and information flow to line manager and account team

Develop and maintain an understanding of market trends for client’s business

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

Agency experience is strongly preferred

Experience working on large global consumer brands is preferred

Ability to multi-task; you will be working across a number of activities with tight deadlines

Presentation skills (both writing and delivery), internally and to clients / suppliers including use of Microsoft PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

Creative thinking

Ability to anticipate problems / issues and suggest proactive resolutions to be put into place

Attention to detail

CSM recognises that to be an agency of the future we must continue to increase the diversity of our team and the inclusivity of our culture, both of which are intrinsically linked to the health of our people, clients and business. That is why DEI continues to be a priority, ensuring our people and our work reflect and represent the next generation of fans, brands, and consumers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Please note, people with differing abilities will be provided with accessibility adjustments during our recruitment process.