PAID SOCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

London, England, United Kingdom

10/19/2024

Our Story And Vision

Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, and one of the fastest growing in the industry. We’re a media agency that’s made differently: purpose-led, data-driven, founder-run and proudly independent.

Our independence means we can focus 100% on doing the right thing to secure success for our clients and our brilliant people. We work with a wide variety of clients including Sharps Bedrooms, SunLife, Standard Life, Laithwaites Wine, EMMA, Save the Children, Mind, Guide Dogs, Hovis, Alzheimer’s Society, RNLI and Clearscore.

Our entrepreneurial spirit means success is rewarded and there are no limits to what you can achieve, which our employees agree with, evidenced by being a Campaign ‘Best Place to work’ for the last 4 years in a row. We are IPA Effectiveness accredited, an IPA People-First agency and widely awarded including a double-gold at the 2024 IPA Effectiveness Awards for our work with Laithwaites.

Your Next Challenge

Medialab are the UK’s leading independent media planning, buying and data agency.

As we continue our incredible growth journey, we are looking to hire three new Account Managers that will sit within each of our Client Planning teams.

This role will have a focus on paid social and display and is perfect for someone looking to take on more responsibility as a digital lead across a set of brilliant clients, working closely with other online and offline channel leads to build holistic media plans.

Each Account Manager will report into an Account Director and have close contact with a Business Director and have line management responsibilities.

Your Role And Impact

This role is ideal for someone eager to further develop their in-platform technical skills and excel at building strong client relationships.

Each Account Manager will be responsible for upskilling Account Executives, providing optimisation guidance, sharing recommendations for testing new channels and approaches, and leading client communications and performance reviews for campaigns.

This role will focus on Social and Display but will offer exposure and upskilling across a range of different channels.

In addition, there will be the opportunity to get involved in new business, which is growing due to new client wins and growth within the current client set.

Essential Skills

• Expert skills in paid social activation is vital. This should be complimented with the ability to use tools like Google Analytics and strong working knowledge of measurement and tracking.
• You will be working closely as part of a client planning team with daily interaction, so we require strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Line management experience where you have managed and developed Account Executives, ensuring that they are given the direction and skills to exceed client expectations.
• Experience with planning tools such as: Touch points, You Gov would also be a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

At Medialab, we believe in rewarding our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, pension, and hybrid working.

Time Off: 25 days holiday (plus Christmas office closure), your birthday and a Mental Health Awareness Day off, with a holiday buying scheme available.

Flexibility: Hybrid working, flexi-hours, and the opportunity to work abroad.

Wellbeing Support: Private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, free access to wellbeing apps, professional counselling, and a network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.

Career Development: CPD-accredited training, quarterly reviews, internal mentoring, and a bespoke mentorship program for female talent.

More Perks: Long-service rewards, charity volunteering days, retail discounts, and unforgettable company socials.

READY TO JOIN US?

To learn more about the role, our team, our growth plans, and the benefits of joining Medialab, apply today!