HH Global
Senior Account Manager (Direct Mail), Manchester
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Join the global leader in responsible marketing activation services
At HH Global, we help the world’s most recognized brands turn their growth ideas into measurable impact through responsible marketing activation. We are a global marketing activation partner that connects brands to their customers and delivers sustainable marketing execution at scale. With over 4,000 colleagues across more than 55 countries, you’ll join a diverse, high-performing community, empowered to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions for our clients.
Purpose of the job
Our Senior Account Managers work alongside HH Global Account Directors, client stakeholders, suppliers and other global Colleagues to ensure solutions are developed and delivered on time and against operational and financial business targets.
You’ll be a leader who can focus on the vision and strategies of the account - managing the tactical components of running the daily business, balancing daily support needs with long-term strategy and successfully combining vision and reality into effective plans. This role combines pitching and strategic planning as well as driving excellent project delivery for existing clients.
Our current areas of service delivery to this Retail client include 2D print and in-store temporary POSM, but have a heavy bias towards Door Drop, Distribution, Door to Door and Consumer Intel services and solutions.
You will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of 3, setting individual and team objectives to meet key business drivers whilst actively monitoring and managing performance.
This role operates on a blended basis between the local HH Global office, client site(s) and home as necessary. You are required in our Manchester office 1 or 2 days per week and with occasional client based work in North Lincolnshire.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key responsibilities
- Play a leading role in the delivery of client satisfaction through client liaison and the management of internal resource departments, your client engagement team and external suppliers
- Own and resolve issues, quality concerns or corrective actions - influence client thinking to produce outstanding results
- Manage the ongoing personal development of your team members through appraisals, one‐to‐one meetings, mentoring and training
- Develop effective account growth strategies and manage opportunities for the client, building yearly development plans and managing the overall financial performance and success of the account
- Informing clients of competitor insights, leaning on our internal sources, and suppliers – Whistl / Market Reach / JICMAIL
- Work with the Account Director to sell in new service lines and cost saving initiatives
- Providing technical input and advice on projects as required to achieve high quality standards
- Regular MI reporting, production of account relationship plans, risk identification and management
- Relationship Management with all key stakeholders
- Contract review and renewal
Knowledge, skills + experience
- Advanced client service management experience, including time spent working on client site(s), developing and maintaining client relationships and across multiple vendors
- Experience and a clear understanding on all aspects of Door Drop and Door to Door services and solutions - this is a high spend service line within the client portfolio covering customer profiling, door drop distribution, potential future trial options, commercials
- Understanding of Royal Mail / distribution rates and how to achieve savings
- You may be operating at Senior Account Management level right now or perhaps be an experienced and highly skilled Account Managers seeking progression
- Strong negotiation and consensus building skills when dealing with internal customers, stakeholders and team members
- Has built client success - delivered account planning, client service plans, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, strategic account leadership and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- A proven track record of operational management for client services departments, P+L / budget management and account level financial reporting
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), with clarity of expression and the ability to present to and influence various stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority
- Operational print expertise
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What success looks like
- The client views HH Global as a strategic partner and trusted advisor
- Account revenue, profitability, and growth targets are consistently achieved or exceeded
- Strong team leadership fosters a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing client engagement team
- Risks, service issues, and quality concerns are proactively identified and effectively managed
- Account plans translate into sustainable growth, contract renewals, and long-term client success
You belong in our global community
Belonging is at the heart of HH Global. We don’t just talk about inclusion; our teams recognize it as a fundamental part of our culture. Join the global leader in responsible marketing activation services and bring your authentic self to a team that values you for who you are.
We welcome job applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to accommodate you.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London