Marketing Account Executive

Job Role: Account Executive
Location: Hertford (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm

About Our Client:

Our client is an award-winning creative agency based just outside Hertford. They specialise in delivering innovative marketing solutions for their clients.

They are passionate about developing people and helping them grow their careers within the business.

The Role
We are looking for an Account Executive to join their dynamic team, working across a portfolio of clients within the retail industry. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for retail and marketing to develop their career in a creative agency environment.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple projects. Strong written communication skills are essential, with the ability to adapt tone from formal copy to more creative or conversational styles. You will work both independently and collaboratively with internal teams including Client Services, Creative, and Copywriting.

Some travel to client sites may be required, so flexibility and a driving licence would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing client briefs from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Attending client meetings and presentations
• Supporting marketing strategy development
• Assisting with social media activity, including content creation and engagement
• Supporting the creation of presentations and campaign materials
• Writing copy such as press releases and website content
• Media relations, including pitching to press and tracking coverage
• Assisting with event planning and occasional on-site support
• Conducting client and industry research
• Supporting new business pitches and proposals
• Proofreading and quality checking materials
• Managing print and digital campaign deliverables
• Budget tracking and billing support
• Collaborating with design teams on creative briefs and outputs
• Media planning and buying
• Monthly reporting and basic data analysis

Full training and support will be provided to help you develop across these areas.

Technical Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Google Docs
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
• Knowledge of CMS platforms and Xero is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave)
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Company laptop and phone
• Private healthcare (after 3 months)
• Company pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Flu jabs and eye tests covered
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social events, including an annual Christmas party
• Support with gaining industry qualifications

If you are enthusiastic about marketing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a creative and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.

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