Account Executive (Fixed Term Contract)

Please note this is a 9/12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) is a unique company that helps consumer-facing businesses to significantly improve the efficiency of their marketing operations and the effectiveness of their customer communications by using their retail insight, coupled with latest digital and data technologies.

Based in Birmingham, London and New York - ITG are a leading Digital/Technology business with an enviable Tier 1 client list across many sectors. We are looking for an Account Executive to join our established team at the iconic Fort Dunlop building in Birmingham, to work with a high-profile automotive client.  

The Account Executive role carries responsibility for customer service delivery, operational and administrative excellence. The role will encompass day-to-day responsibility for supporting the dealer network including briefing artwork and digital, collating campaign costs, compliance advice and uploading files to the online systems, supported by the Account Director and Senior Account Manager.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Key role within the Škoda Retailer Marketing Team
• Part of the main support for Škoda Retailer Network
• Auditing of dealer activity and website content
• Accurately take and action briefs directly from Retailers
• Support Škoda head office in delivering Retailer initiatives
• Liaise with Retailers, production, digital, events service and creative teams to ensure campaigns are executed effectively.
• Ensure that all work meets brand guidelines
• Direct liaison with Retailers to obtain additional information, confirm and drive through marketing activity.
• Obtain campaign costs from media providers
• Raise purchase orders to suppliers
• Commercials
• Occasional site visits may be required

It’s a key role within the Škoda local marketing team acting as one of the main supports for Škoda’s Retailer Network.

• Ability to build relationships as part of a dynamic and fast paced team
• Strong project management & organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills, especially under pressure
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skill
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Computer literate with good knowledge of excel
• Pro-active, motivated and committed to developing own knowledge and skills
• Responds positively to new situations and challenges
• Team worker with a positive outlook

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

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