Trilingual Advertising Account Executive

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: up to £25,000

Reference: CP 18/08

Company: Leading International advertising and localisation agency

Role: Trilingual Advertising Account Executive

The experienced Advertising Account Executive will be working with different Account Teams on various accounts.

. On a day-to-day level manage - and take ownership of – the adaptation of one-off ads as well as complex international campaigns either working independently or with other members of the team.

Specifically:
. Take briefs from agencies/clients, ensure that all information necessary to carrying out the job is obtained
. Brief copywriters and evaluate copy provided by writers against the brief, request and manage internal revisions as needed
. Provide production support (print/TV/radio/etc.) if required
. Present proposals (via phone/e-mail for the most part) to clients
. Manage client’s requests for revisions with copywriters, agencies and assessing any revisions against the original brief. Obtain local client approvals
. Administrative: Open job numbers, prepare estimates/obtain approvals, send POs

Profile:
. Fluent English plus either any Western European language, Mandarin or Japanese
. Extensive experience of project management/account handling within:
. International agency experience (ATL, BTL, TTL and/or interactive)
. The marketing services department of an advertiser (client-side)
. A production facility or other relevant advertising industry supplier
. A translation agency
. A degree in a subject related to language/linguistics, marketing/ communications or media, or equivalent education
. Previous/current work experience with a track record of successfully handling complex and multifaceted project, possibly related to the adaptation and/or production of international communications materials
. Working to (often) quite tight timings under pressure
. Some experience working on international business and experience of the complexities working . Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint computer programmes)

Personal attributes:
. An enthusiastic team player
. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
. Extremely organised and thorough (crisis prevention instead of crisis reaction where possible)
. Flexible and, of course, reliable

The successful candidate will find themselves in a fast-paced multi-lingual environment in an innovative company going from strength to strength with opportunity for career advancement if they prove themselves.

PLEASE, do not apply if you do not have the required qualifications or experience!

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Cristina Perrone

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NB. Client requirements dictate that we can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face-to-face interviews in the UK within 24 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that we contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so. Language Matters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.