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Recruitment design agency account manager ad

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I have absolutely nothing against account managers in design agencies. Often they are hard-working, dedicated individuals who have to absorb a whole load of pressure that never makes it anywhere near the studio for which over the years I am very grateful. They earn their money by being diligent, organised and skilled communicators who act as a bridge between the preciousness of the designer, the jargon of the artworker/developer and the needs/demands of the client. In certain scenarios they are an essential addition to the work-flow, reassuring the client, massaging egos and generally getting the most out of a project. 

Account managers, the 49th salutes you.

Sadly, this is not always the way and as is more often than not the case, it's the minority letting down the majority with a slack approach. Erm, well - it's probably more like 50:50 but you know what I mean. It's to those that our recruitment advert is aimed - and whilst I admit it's extreme the expectations and character traits suggested are all based upon personal experience.

Download recruitment advert PDF; Click here.

We don't employ account managers at the 49th because we prefer to maintain a direct line of communication between our clients and the eventual output. We find that being connected to each stage of the creative process including negotiations and billing, answering for mistakes and requesting information when needed results in a more honest and engaged service which we are proud of. If however you wanted to send an amusing application to us based upon our ad - although there's no job available, we'd be pleased to post the ones which tickle us the most.

 

In the mean time, if you are genuinely looking for a career in account management, we not try one of these fantastic creative recruitment resources;

http://www.circlenetwork.co.uk
Circle Network is a boutique recruitment consultancy that connects creative professionals with permanent and freelance roles in the creative industries.

http://www.creativerecruitment.co.uk

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Last modified on Friday, 22 July 2011 13:33
David Smith

David Smith

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