Junior Account Executive 2023

Ghosts. A swimming pool. A cat named Tom. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.

Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look-out for the people who will fit best. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and - the rumours are true - we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.

We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for several Junior Account Executive to join our Client Services team. Armbands optional.

The Part You'll Play.....

This is an amazing opportunity to develop a career in marketing communications. You’ll have the opportunity to work on integrated campaigns for a number of clients in the Retail, Health, Wellbeing and Financial Services sectors, whilst learning from an experienced team.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Have contact with client, developing and maintaining a close and productive relationship with relevant contacts.
• Respond promptly to client requests, managing expectations in terms of speed and delivery of response, using appropriate briefing/admin structures.
• Work with an Account Manager to ensure all jobs are scheduled on time and on budget.
• Issue and distribute regular ‘work in progress’ reports internally and externally.
• Issue contact reports for key meetings and telephone conversations.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business.

As Junior Account Executive You'll Bring...

• The role would suit recent graduates, career changers or those who have completed Apprentice programmes. What's key is a genuine interest in progressing your career within the exciting Marketing Communications industry.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Experience in a customer facing capacity would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, team working skills and the ability to work within a fast paced environment, towards tight deadlines.
• A flexible attitude and approach.

As Junior Account Executive You’ll Have Access To…

• A competitive financial and benefits package and ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.
• An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on a 9 acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).
• The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.

The Truth…

Working with McCann will be a journey; it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you have a disability, please let us know what adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to perform your best.