Account Executive

Eighty Days; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing marketing agency in Edinburgh is seeking an Account Executive to support the Account Management team in managing client relationships and project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a degree in marketing or business, and experience in digital marketing techniques. This role includes on-the-job training and regular opportunities for travel, with a focus on delivering high-quality marketing services to clients.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in the luxury travel sector and/or digital marketing agency.
• Experience in managing creative projects such as branding and design.
• Knowledge of digital solutions specific to the travel industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly reporting for clients on marketing activities.
• Assist with compliance of scheduling and admin tasks.
• Support Account Managers in managing client communications.

Skills

Excellent inter-personnel & communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Experience in digital marketing techniques

Fluent second language

Driving licence

Education

Degree in marketing or business-related subject

Tools

Google Analytics

Google AdWords

Facebook Ad Manager

Trello

WordPress

Job description

80 DAYS® is a trading name (and registered trademark) of Occupancy Marketing Ltd.

As 80 DAYS’ team continues to grow, we’re looking to recruit an Account Executive; this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student looking to cut their teeth in the marketing industry.

The role of Account Executive is to support the Account Management team as they manage customer relationships and ensure the successful delivery of projects and marketing campaigns. The role shall include on-the-job training and mentoring, with excellent opportunity for progression with the Account Management team.

Permanent Role, Edinburgh

The responsibilities of an Account Executive include:

Analysis & Reporting

• Produce monthly reporting for clients, updating them on work completed, work planned, and the performance of their website & marketing activity
• Work with Account Managers to identify any issues with website performance and advise on a course of action to address

Finance & Admin

• Set up clients within the agency’s IT systems (e.g. CRM, invoicing, etc.)
• Assist with scheduling meetings & travel arrangements

Client Relationship Management

• Support & shadow Account Managers in communications with clients
• Act as a backup point of contact for key clients when an Account Manager may be unavailable
• Deliver digital marketing team’s output to clients and provide clear explanation
• Identify new opportunities for clients

Skills & Experience

• Excellent inter-personnel & communication skills
• Strong organisation skills, with an aptitude for multi-tasking and managing various priorities
• A good understanding of Microsoft office packages
• A degree in marketing- or business-related subject
• Demonstrably commercially-minded
• Experience & knowledge of digital marketing techniques including SEO, SEM, Social Media, etc.
• A fluent second language
• Driving licence
• 1 – 2 years’ experience working within the luxury travel sector and/or a digital marketing agency
• Experience & knowledge of managing creative projects such as branding, design and website development
• A working knowledge of Google Analytics, with a Google Analytics Individual Qualification being an added bonus
• Experience using Google AdWords, Bing Advertising, Facebook Ad Manager, Funnel, Slack, Trello, WordPress, Umbraco & other CMS’s.
• Experience of digital solutions specific to the travel industry – such as online booking engines, PMS, Metasearch, etc.

Location

The role is to be based in 80 DAYS’ head office in Edinburgh city centre, with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. The role will include regular opportunities for overseas travel for meetings.