Blue 449 is one of the 4 media agency brands of Publicis Media and is growing rapidly. 

We have a wide range of interesting clients from retail goliaths such as ASDA and Dixons Carphone to smaller luxury business such as Ralph Lauren and Fortnum & Mason.

We have many long-standing client relationships and an enviably strong client retention record. Our clients value us for our honesty, openness and willingness to collaborate, as well as our rich understanding of their businesses. Our work both prioritises the proven and is driven by a hunger for invention. 

http://www.blue449.com/ 

As an agency we believe strongly in two philosophies ‘Open Source’ and ‘Business Outcome first’.  

‘Open Source’: Today, a media agency must think flexibly, learn fast, respond swiftly, collaborate widely, nurture technology, amplify ideas, read data and operate at the very heart of businesses. It must sit at the intersection of data and ideas. There is a parallel for this in technology. It’s called open source.  Open source is a philosophy born in the world of software development that has since been applied to other fields. The core principle is that the source code of software programs be made publically available for adaptation, modification and development.  This is why we put collaboration at the heart of what we do.  We are happy to work with a variety of companies, whatever is the right answer for our clients, to make great things happen. 

Business Outcome: In order to deliver business effect for our clients we need to get close to their 1st party data.  We believe that a move away from media metrics is vital if you want to be a business partner rather than a supplier.  Start with the desired business outcome and work back from there! 

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http://www.blue449.com

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Role Overview

We are looking to hire an Account Manager to join Blue 449 as a crucial member of the planning team to drive Planning across three great, performance focused accounts within the Premium Snacking, Health/Wellbeing and Transport categories.

Reporting into the Account Director, the successful person will frequently be the regular day-to-day contact with cross agency teams as well as clients. They will be responsible for much of the ongoing management of campaign activation, budgets and quality control for media schedules received from our investment teams.

The Account Manager will also actively contribute to the managing, training and development of three direct reports within the team (a Graduate, Planner and a Senior Planner) with the support of your Account Director.

Externally facing, the Account Manager will represent the Blue 449 culture and collaborative, outcome first ethos at all times whether dealing with clients, media owners or partner agencies.

Due to the digital first, DR focused nature of these accounts, strong digital knowledge coupled with an interest in data and an eye for numbers is key! There will still be some brand work, although DR is a heavy focus of the role.

Knowledge, skills and attitude required

•    As Account Manager, we are looking for a clear understanding of the media marketplace, and a good working knowledge of all DR media channels, including a strong grasp of digital and strong interest in working with data to achieve positive business outcomes. 
•   We are looking for competence in the planning and curation of cost efficient media plans, which align with the overall brand strategy.
•    Ability to present clearly & confidently to clients, articulate the agency recommended position and help sell in proposals and plans.  
•   Have the skills to enable client to assess the contribution of one medium from another
•    Able to efficiently manage deadlines, prioritise tasks and manage your own workload, as well as contributing to the management of your direct reports.
•   Consistently demonstrate proactivity and initiative 
•   A good degree of financial aptitude to ensure accurate client budgeting, accounting & reporting on your accounts. 
•   An ideas person,who is outcome oriented excited to brainstorm new approaches and solutions for clients. 
•   Collaborative nature, enjoyment of fast pace.

The ideal candidate would have;
•    Media planning experience on DR focused account/s 
•    Experience of line managing a Planner, Graduate or Apprentice 
•    Have worked on a fast paced account 
•    Strong digital knowledge 
•    Highly numerate and data focused, with great attention to detail

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• 25 days holiday 
• Company pension scheme
• Dental insurance available at corporate rates
• Life assurance
•  Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Free eye tests
• Childcare vouchers
• Daily free breakfast,
• Highly subsidised canteen
• Free drinks and snacks available every Friday afternoon via the new starter trolley
• All company ‘Skint Nights’ every month before pay day