Account Executive (Marketing)

We are seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Account Executive to join our client’s established marketing group in Nicosia. The successful candidate will have a dual role within the marketing agency. On the one hand, he/she will support Account Managers in handling major agency clients and on the other hand, he/she will manage his/her own accounts with the appropriate guidance and support. The Account Executive will act as the “intermediary” between the Agency and the client. He/she is the communication professional who understands advertising in all its dimensions and possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills. He/she understands each client’s needs, processes them effectively, and communicates them clearly and in a well-documented manner to the relevant internal departments (Creative, Digital, Media, etc.). If you are looking to continue your marketing career within a professional, respectful, and creative working environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Following every client meeting, and prior to drafting a brief for the relevant department, the Account Executive prepares a Contact Report – a written report outlining all requests and key discussion points from the meeting. This report is internally approved (where necessary) and then sent to the client for final confirmation and sign-off.
• Draft briefs for requested projects to the relevant departments/teams, using the company’s internal templates.
• Actively participate in shaping the client’s strategy alongside the Account Planning team.
• Direct and manage all client projects – from large-scale campaigns to smaller activations.
• Motivate the creative teams handling their projects, foster team spirit, and push them to deliver their best work.
• Evaluate the creative output presented to them in a constructive and objective manner.
• Stay up to date with domestic and global advertising trends through the tools and resources provided by the Company.
• Stand behind and support the work presented to clients, genuinely believing it serves the client’s best interests, and persuasively advocate for it with strong arguments, confidence, and inspiration.
• In collaboration with their Client Service superiors and Management, approve the costing of each project.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.
• Strong understanding of advertising across all channels (offline & online).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confidence in client-facing situations and presentations.
• Fluency in Greek and English, both written and verbal.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• €19,500 - €23,400 Gross Per Annum
• Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The advertised salary range is indicative, any offer will reflect the successful candidate’s suitability.
• 13th salary
• Medical Insurance (in-hospital coverage) after probation
• Provident Fund after probation
• Flexible working hours (38 hours weekly)
• 30 days of remote work annually

Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.   To apply for this position, please email your CV to Ioulia Ananikidou, [email protected] quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 729 for further information.