Are you an ambitious Account Executive looking to take the next step in your marketing career?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment where no two days are the same?
Looking for a full-time role where you can build strong client relationships, get involved across creative, digital and media projects, and grow with a well-established agency?

Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Junior Account Executive on behalf of a highly respected full-service marketing agency for a permanent role based in Chester le Street.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and organised Junior Account Executive to join a collaborative, creative team delivering marketing, advertising and digital solutions to clients across the UK.

The Role

As Junior Account Executive, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of multiple client accounts, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, on time and to a high standard.

You’ll act as a central point of contact, working closely with internal teams including creative, digital, media buying and administration to coordinate campaigns across print, digital and online platforms. This is a varied, hands-on role offering excellent exposure across a full-service agency environment and the chance to develop a long-term career in marketing.

This role would suit someone with agency or marketing experience who is proactive, organised and enjoys building relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to and processing client requests efficiently and professionally

• Managing projects through the agency, including press advertising, printed materials, digital campaign elements and website updates

• Requesting print and fulfilment quotes and preparing client quotations

• Supporting account administration, including finances, WIP updates, purchase orders, invoice narratives, status reports and meeting notes

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal colleagues

• Supporting the smooth delivery of marketing and advertising campaigns across multiple channels

About You

• Business-related Level 3 apprenticeship with a strong interest in marketing

• Minimum of one year’s experience within a marketing or agency environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Able to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines

• High attention to detail

• Confident, resilient and positive with a proactive, can-do attitude

What’s on Offer

• Junior Account Executive role within a well-established full-service marketing agency

• Varied, fast-paced role with exposure to creative, digital, print and media projects

• Supportive, collaborative and lively team environment

• Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career in marketing and account management

If you’re a motivated Junior Account Executive looking for an exciting marketing role in Chester le Street, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the team at Gillespie Recruitment to find out more.