Joining ITG on an initial 8 month Fixed Term Contract, this opportunity consists of managing, coordinating and facilitating the design and production of in-store POS in line with M&S objectives and strategic targets.

The Account Manager is responsible for the management and smooth running of all projects briefed to them by M&S stakeholders. The role has a direct line to the Account Director and therefore requires an amount of self-management, self-motivation and impeccable interpersonal skills.

The role works very closely alongside the client (M&S Planning Manager) and takes on many large and high-profile projects, which attract the attention of more senior stakeholders. Therefore, the candidate must be able to keep their head under pressure, and be able to communicate clearly and with confidence, both verbally and in written communications.

Responsibilities include:

• Chasing creative briefs from marketing teams/other areas of the business to ensure we are receiving briefs with enough time to run through the 6-week creative process
• Holding weekly catch ups with any clients that require project updates
• Maintain excellent working relationship with all design leads and have regular informal progress catch ups on jobs so that the status of each creative job is known at all times.
• Manage multiple stakeholders to ensure sign-off of large briefs run smoothly and on time through design
• Ensuring pre-production meetings are in place for all BUs per season (every tracker line discussed with all
• Preparing great briefs for ITG implementation teams rather than relying on M&S studio for all artwork jobs
• Ensuring POs are raised in good time in advance of the FTP and all issues are flagged in advance with the M&S planning manager

Requirements

What can you bring to the table?

Just have a look below, if this sounds like you it’s definitely worth putting yourself forward:

• You have a good understanding of Artwork, Print and POS production processes
• You are computer literate with intermediate/advanced knowledge of excel
• You are highly organised with second-to-none project management skills
• You’ll be comfortable with numbers as you’ll be keeping up with the finance requirements in the role
• You are pro-active, motivated and committed to developing own knowledge and skills
• You hold excellent problem-solving skills, especially under pressure, as well as this you have strong written and interpersonal skills

Benefits

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 (ERGs) available to employees which 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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