Media Account Executive (Paid Media/Advertising)

Pretzl is an integrated, technical and global B2B marketing agency for leading tech brands. Our unmatched technical expertise and global reach helps innovative technology and engineering companies connect with audiences to change the world.

Our team of professionals comes from a wide range of backgrounds including engineering, marketing, creative, publishing, journalism, and PR. The one thing we all have in common is curiosity and enthusiasm for the pivotal role engineering and technology plays in creating a sustainable future and enabling the innovation that enhances all aspects of our lives and society.

Together, we make B2B marketing technically inspiring.

Role overview

We are looking for Account Executives to work as part of our media team across a variety of disciplines. As an Account Executive, you are responsible for supporting account teams with the delivery of single or multiple service client programmes, across a range of accounts. Working across a variety of channels including trade media, paid search and paid social, you will work as part of global account teams for a number of clients in leading-edge technology sectors. You will gain and demonstrate a basic understanding of each client's technology as well as how it contributes to the wider industry.

As an Account Executive at Pretzl, you will:

● Be responsible for reviewing material to ensure client ads are approved, free of errors, and meet publisher specifications before set-up and delivery via in-house software or social platforms

● Be responsible for overseeing the implementation of Paid Social channels and PPC campaigns with the Delivery team

● Work with other account executives to monitor ads, raise and resolve any issues immediately and make recommendations for the optimisation of results

● Be responsible for the collation and delivery of your defined tasks, within the reporting process for your clients by collecting monthly stats and screenshots

● Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment processing

● Research appropriate paid channels, trade publishers and paid social target audiences based on your knowledge of the industry and the audience

● Build relationships with key contacts at publishers to facilitate the negotiation of optimum rates for media insertions on behalf of clients

● Consistently demonstrate a positive mindset, proactivity and willingness to learn

● Demonstrate a foundational understanding of who the client is, their needs and objectives

● Contribute to client meetings by taking meeting notes and identifying the follow-up actions for the team

● Understand your role as part of a wider client team and be always looking to go the extra mile without compromising quality

● You take responsibility for your own workload and confidently manage delivery timescales and changes for your defined tasks

● AI is central to the future of our business. You'll be expected to embrace and continually develop your use of AI tools to streamline day-to-day tasks, improve the quality of your work and identify new opportunities to deliver greater value for our clients.

As an Account Executive at Pretzl, you'll bring:

● Excellent attention to detail

● Excellent organisation skills

● Strong English written skills

● Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite of products

● Have a basic understanding of media buying strategies and tactics and the key advertising metrics

● Strong analytical skills and numerical proficiency, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

● Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of partners

● Ability to work as an individual and multi-task in a team environment

● 3-6 months previous work experience

● A curiosity for emerging technologies and a willingness to embrace AI tools as part of your everyday workflow, using them responsibly to improve efficiency, accuracy and innovation.

And in return, Pretzl offers:

● Great compensation package

● Flexible working including hybrid / remote working

● 25 days holiday increasing per year of work up to 30 days.

● Time off for 'Milestone Moments' (3 separate days of your choice)

● Company pension contribution matching up to 5%

● Life Assurance

● Medicash healthcare cash plan