Kindling
Junior Account Manager
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At Kindling, we’re all about building lasting relationships between creative agencies and the brands they want to work with. But we’re not just another lead generation company. We do things differently. We don’t do mass emails or a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we create highly bespoke campaigns that are tailor-made for each client’s needs, building meaningful connections that get results.
As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for an Account Manager to join our dynamic team. This isn’t a role for someone just looking for a job, it’s for someone who wants to play a key part in the development of one of Manchester’s most exciting startups. We need someone who’s ready to take ownership, drive success, and shape the future of Kindling with us.
The Role
As a Junior Account Manager, you’ll be at the heart of what we do. You’ll be working with 3–4 creative agencies at a time, each with their own strengths, goals, and target brands. But this isn’t just about managing accounts. Your job is to help these agencies land high-value partnerships by identifying prospects, researching key decision-makers, and crafting highly tailored outreach strategies that actually make an impact.
You’ll work closely with our clients to help them refine their messaging, position themselves in the market, and ensure their outreach strategy is as compelling as the work we’re putting in for them. You won’t be booking meetings just for the sake of it, we measure success by the quality of the relationships and conversations you help create. Your role will directly contribute to Kindling’s growth, and you’ll be responsible for making sure our clients are seeing the results they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop tailored target brand shortlists for each client, identifying their ideal prospects and developing strategies to approach them effectively.
- Research key decision-makers at target brands, building detailed profiles on how to engage with them and what will resonate best.
- Plan and execute personalised outreach to secure high-value introductions for clients, ensuring every interaction is highly relevant and meaningful.
- Track outreach success through metrics like meetings secured, and refine outreach tactics based on engagement data and client feedback.
- Provide strategic advice to clients on their marketing collateral, website positioning, and messaging to ensure they are as impactful as possible in outreach.
- Collaborate with Senior Account Managers and Account Leads to continuously improve and optimise outreach strategies, ensuring that our approach is always evolving.
- Maintain open and transparent communication with clients, delivering regular performance updates, insights, and recommendations to keep them informed and engaged.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who’s not just good at their job, but passionate about what they do. You’ll thrive at Kindling if you’re:
- A confident communicator: You’re comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders at brands and agencies, and you’re able to present ideas clearly and confidently.
- Creative and analytical: You’re someone who can think outside the box and craft compelling messages, but you also use data to guide your decisions and measure success.
- Proactive and strategic: You’re always thinking ahead, refining tactics, and looking for ways to improve both your approach and the results.
- A team player: You understand that we grow as a team at Kindling. It’s all about collaboration, not just individual wins.
- Culturally aligned: At Kindling, culture is everything. We don’t just look for skills—we look for people who fit into our close-knit, energetic, and collaborative team. You’ll bring passion, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow with us.
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Career Progression
We’re committed to helping you grow. At Kindling, we believe in recognising and rewarding hard work, and we’re proud to offer clear paths for career progression and professional development.
We want you to feel like you’re part of something bigger than just your role. This is an opportunity to not only grow within Kindling but to shape the future of the company alongside a team of highly driven and passionate individuals.
Why Join Us?
- Join a fast-growing startup: This is a chance to be part of something exciting as we grow and evolve. You’ll be shaping the business alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team.
- Culture is key: We thrive on collaboration, openness, and positivity. The work we do is important, but the environment we create is just as crucial. You’ll be joining a team that values every voice and encourages personal and professional growth.
- Fast-track your career: At Kindling, we don’t just talk about progression, we make it happen. We invest in our people and provide clear, structured paths for advancement.
- Work with high-profile clients: You’ll have the chance to work with some of the best creative agencies in the industry and help them forge lasting partnerships with top brands.
- Enjoy a hybrid work setup: With a flexible work environment, you’ll be able to balance the freedom of remote work with the collaboration of in-office days.
Salary: £30,500 OTE
If you’re looking for more than just another job, if you want to be part of a team that’s building something special, working with amazing clients, and shaping a rapidly growing startup, this could be the role for you. We're looking for someone who will embrace our culture, bring fresh ideas to the table and be as invested in our growth as we are. If you’re ready to take on a challenge, make an impact, and help shape the future of business development, we want to hear from you.
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