Blue 449 is a top 10 global media agency that is experiencing outstanding growth and development. Our brand, underpinned by an open-source philosophy, continues to roll out globally. Our agency is positioned as the challenger in the Groupe, backed by the considerable might of Publicis Media. On top of a year filled with new business wins, we are now embarking on the next phase of growth.

In the UK, Blue 449 looks after over £260m of our clients’ media budgets, with a sharp focus on delivering commercial effect. Our client list is impressive and includes Asda, KFC, Dixons Carphone Group, Disney, Kettle Chips, Mandarin Oriental, Clarins, Vision Express, Weight Watchers and Kayak.

To find out more see www.blue449.com or @blue449

Our Planning team for this large retail client is split into two subteams; Strategy and Comms Planning. 

This position is on the Strategy side of the team, and a rare opportunity for someone who is keen to specialise in strategy to gain some brilliant experience on a key agency account!

• As Account Manager, you would be tasked with taking the initial brief from the client and marrying audience insight to their strategic ambitions.
• You'll be leading the creation, direction and on-going development of your client’s media strategy, injecting innovation into all media solutions.
• Working closely with your comms planning counterparts and your counterparts in the investment teams, you'll ensure ultimate quality control of all plan execution with the support of a Planner to build out the strategic recommendation for briefs, ranging from five to eight figure budgets.
• Externally facing, you will represent the Blue 449 culture and our Open Source, Outcome First proposition at all times whether dealing with clients, suppliers or partner agencies.

• A good university degree
• Knowledge of all media and strong communications planning skills, ideally with some prior strategy experience gained at another media agency.
• Experience working on a large retail or FMCG account.
•  A deep interest in strategy and a desire to specialise in this area
• Exceptional account management skills.
• he aptitude to develop teamwork and the mentorship of juniors on your team.
• A strong collaborator who is skilled at communicating with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong eye for detail
• Highly articulate with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for fast-paced, creative accounts with changing briefs.

BENEFITS:

• Travel season ticket loan
• 25 days holiday
• Dental insurance scheme at reduced rates
• Free breakfast daily 
• Highly subsidised lunch and snacks daily delivered to our canteen
• Bike to work scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life insurance
• Subsidised gym membership
• Free eye tests, £50 off first pair of glasses
• PUSH wellbeing scheme