Account Executive - PG One

Company description

We are PG ONE.

We are the ideas, production and media for over 30 of the world’s most known and loved brands from the world’s biggest advertiser, P&G (Procter & Gamble).

When you see Pampers, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Fairy, Ariel, Always & Braun to name a few, that’s us.

We are made differently to conventional agencies as we believe in the power of togetherness. Under one roof you’ll find creatives, designers, strategists, account teams, producers, project managers, data scientists, PR & advocacy teams and media talent, all working as one. 

And you’ll find a culture of pushing new boundaries to solve the most complex business challenges. We call this culture “Dare to be Different” and we are very proud of it. Because we know you have to keep breaking new ground, without fear, to be successful.

Our commitment

Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at PGOne. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity.

Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Job description

Working within a busy design and artwork studio, you will provide skilled and technically accurate input and support on all aspects of the artwork production process across all P&G brands.

Key responsibilities

• Working closely together and supporting the Account and Client Directors.
• Be the key day-to day contact across multiple projects –
• Understanding their requirements and managing the approval process of projects.
• Regular follow up with clients to ensure that their needs have been met and identify opportunities.
• Coordinating project workflow and briefing with internal teams.
• Take the brief to the creative team and manage feedback self-sufficiently.
• Manage timing plans/status documents across projects. Ensure expectations are set and managed both internally and externally. 
• Ensure the smooth progress and delivery of all work in development, manage the projects, and own the timing plans and budgets. Ensure expectations are set and managed both internally and externally.
• You will develop a good understanding of our client’s business, their issues, competitive environment, and you’ll help to drive integrated communication solutions.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with all other departments within the agency, including the project management, planning and creative departments.
• Participate in brainstorming, staff & client meetings, market research.
• Draft & distribute contact reports.
• Manage internal financial process with financial tracking.

Qualifications

• Motivated, diplomatic, goal oriented and reliable team player.
• Good communication skills and able to work with a range of different colleagues and clients.
• Able to prioritize, organize, time manage and attention to detail.  
• Business sense and ability to work with budgets and finance teams.
• Excellent understanding of the social landscape, sharing best-in-class practices, and helping create great work.
• Able to work under pressure with a smile
• Have a growth mindset – looking for opportunities to continue evolving the business.
• FMCG experience will be very useful but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages.

Additional information

This role is based in Weybridge and requires the candidate to be able to work from the office 3 days a week. 

If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.