Junior Account Manager

Job title:

Junior Account Manager

Company

Mediabrands

Job description

About UsUM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.comRole DescriptionABOUT ONEVUEOnevue is Kenvue’s dedicated global agency within IPG MediaBrands. We are a global network across 49 markets that pulls on expert resource from across the IPG MediaBrands portfolio, to be a genuine extension of Kenvue’s marketing team. One team, one network, with a shared ambition to serve Kenvue’s marketing goals with excellence.Our client, Kenvue, is a global medical-devices, pharmaceutical and consumer products company, home to household names such as Nicorette, Listerine, Neutrogena and Aveeno to name but a few. Across such a wide and diverse portfolio, Kenvue is tackling a wide range of marketing challenges as they look to build the world’s most admired and beloved brands and become the fastest growing consumer company.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Junior Account Manager, you will be a key point of contact for mid-senior level clients and be responsible for managing the delivery of the agency’s services to our clients. You will bring together the respective subject-matter experts from across the various Business Units and drive collaboration that meets the client need (local planning teams, strategy, analytics and global specialists). You will set and maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and excellence in all client deliverables.To gain the respect and trust of all relevant client personnel by demonstrating knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm for their business:

• Deliver ‘best-in-class’ work as the standard for both internal & external documents and presentations
• Manage a range of regular deliverables with agility, flexibility and a can-do attitude
• Understand the key priorities outlined for the year and work with stakeholders to ensure progress
• Support local market teams to ensure their strategies, plans and overall multi-channel delivery comply with the central brief and strategy
• Foster deep and productive relationships with local Kenvue teams, share best-practices from across the region, escalate challenges to the regional leaders and celebrate successes in the regional forums.
• Critically analyse data and input from local Ovevue planning teams to generate insights and access the right level of detail. Embrace and contribute to regular central and regional team forums on calls, in meetings and within collaboration spaces such as Microsoft Teams and Asana to build the shared culture across Kenvue and wider UM teams
• Ability to both identify and solve problems

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working agency-side in an international or local media agency role
• Basic understanding of brand building theories such as Science of Brand Growth by Byron Sharp.
• Hands on media planning experience
• Great verbal & written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and pro-active, always looking to make positive contribution and get involved
• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration
• Great project management skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once and experience of using project management tools such as Asana.
• Comfortable with using excel

Employee TransparencyAt IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.The PerksWe aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:35:54 GMT

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