Creative Solutions Manager
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced project and account manager to work on commercial projects from our London headquarters in Marylebone. Monocle’s advertising and creative solutions team is responsible for driving commercial revenue for the business through bespoke content; we work with brands and agencies globally to develop creative and meaningful partnerships that drive business results.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating bespoke partnerships with a range of clients, from the world’s biggest luxury brands to start-ups in travel, aviation, fashion, technology and more. Our clients include Audi, Chanel, Rolex, Allianz, Tokyo government, UBS and more. We are looking for someone with a thorough understanding of the media industry and content landscape; a natural ability to develop relationships with agencies and clients; and to be both creatively and commercially minded.
In this role, you’ll work closely with all of Monocle’s creative teams to produce integrated solutions that span print, video, podcast, events and digital media for Monocle magazine, Monocle 24 and Konfekt magazine. This is a busy role in a key area of growth for Monocle working with an ambitious, passionate and talented team within a fun, inclusive and supportive culture.
Key responsibilities:
Contribute to creative briefs & have a strategic understanding of clients objectives
Work closely with internal teams & clients to deliver creative solutions on time & to budget
Build trusting relationships with client & internal counterparts through clear communication, project management, honesty & integrity
Go beyond a transactional client-management approach to help to build a foundation for retention & growth
Commit to suggesting a solution rather than passing on a problem
Provide accurate reporting and production pipeline management
Support new sales and developments of Monocle’s bespoke offering
Contribute to the long-term sales strategy and vision at Monocle
Your Experience / Capabilities:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in project & account management
Experience in producing and selling branded content solutions
A proven track record of owning multi-faceted, complex workflows within a publishing or creative agency environment
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships both externally and internally
Excellent presentation skills
Exceptional communication skills, both written and interpersonal
A strategic thinker with an ability to overcome obstacles & deliver solutions
Highly organised (prioritising, time management, multi-tasking)
Results-focused & comfortable meeting deadlines
Positive, driven & resilient
Anticipated start date: as soon as possible
Salary: dependant on experience
Reports to: creative solutions director