Account Manager
- ID: Belgium
- Category: Financial & Professional Services
Ketchum is an integrated communications consultancy, part of the Omnicom Group, with over 100 offices in 70 countries around the world. Ketchum Brussels is the European hub for many of the agency’s international clients.
At Ketchum Brussels, we want to inspire and shape new ways of thinking and behaving to create impact for our clients, people, and society. We do this by applying empathy + intelligence to all that we do, valuing the diversity of our talent, embracing inclusivity, and encouraging our team to be brave, curious, inspiring, and a force for good. At Ketchum Brussels, we are trusted advisors, not order-takers.
We’re looking for an Account Manager with a focus on the Financial & Professional Services and Mobility industries. This is an exciting opportunity to help our clients build and protect their corporate brand and reputation. You have experience in driving comprehensive, integrated campaigns that include thought leadership, corporate storytelling, and executive profiling? Are you familiar with supporting clients through emerging issues and crisis situations with the right prep materials? We want to talk to you!
YOUR MISSION
As an Account Manager, you are a trusted partner for our clients. Possessing a good understanding of their business and identifying their exact needs, you advise clients on both strategic and tactical levels. Together with your account team and dedicated experts, you are responsible for delivering high quality and impactful communications projects.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
+ You deliver strategic counsel and develop integrated communications strategies for your clients, together with our experts in strategic planning & insight, creative and digital.
+ You drive effective project and campaign implementation, identifying the best resources to meet and exceed client expectations with an ability to delegate work appropriately.
+ You oversee and manage budgets, forecasts and revenue tracking.
+ You build and leverage a deep understanding of your clients’ business and competitive environment to anticipate their needs and seize opportunities that deliver impact for both our clients and Ketchum.
+ You engage, support and coach junior colleagues.
+ You build a strong expertise in the Financial & Professional Services industry with theopportunity to take on a key role in the development of the industry practice.
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
+ 5+ years prior experience in a communications consultancy or in-house department.
+ Intellectually curious and enjoying a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.
+ Commercial mindset with an ability to identify business opportunities
+ Strong organization skills with a high degree of flexibility, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
+ Excellent people management skills, driven by values.
+ French or Dutch native speaker with a good knowledge of Dutch/French as your second language.
OUR OFFER
+ A consultancy driven by empathy + intelligence located in the heart of Europe, built to create impact for its employees and clients.
+ A team of passionate, diverse, multinational professionals that strive to make the difference, valuing collaboration, embracing imagination, and standing up for the right idea.
+ A challenging role with room for initiative and fresh ideas.
+ The opportunity to work for an exciting range of brands and organizations.
+ A competitive salary.
+ A flexible workplace.
Ready to make the difference? We want to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY
Ketchum is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees.
Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]
