(Senior) Account Executive (6 month FTC)

As a (Senior) Account Executive at DEPT®, you'll help manage client briefs from start to finish, ensuring their expectations are met while protecting the brand's integrity. You'll liaise with clients, oversee feedback to the creative team, and support the campaign delivery process across multiple projects, honing your organizational skills along the way.

To excel as a (Senior) Account Executive at DEPT®, you should have a strong interest in digital marketing, previous agency experience is preferable. Additionally, proficiency in managing multiple projects and a keen attention to detail are crucial for meeting the demands of this fast-paced environment.

DEPT® prides itself on a supportive and inclusive culture, offering flexible working arrangements and numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, making it a great environment for a (Senior) Account Executive to thrive and innovate.

Succeeding as a (Senior) Account Executive at DEPT® requires strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities, and a proactive mindset. A collaborative spirit and the capability to work under pressure are also valuable traits to bring into the role.

At DEPT®, you'll benefit from continuous learning opportunities designed to enhance your skills and support your career growth. As a (Senior) Account Executive, you’ll have access to training sessions, development resources, and mentorship, including a Buddy Programme to ease your transition into the team.

When answering this question, highlight the project specifics, your role, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Emphasize teamwork, communication, and client interaction to demonstrate your capability in managing successful outcomes.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as using project management tools, setting deadlines, and effective communication with your team. Show that you can manage time well while maintaining a high standard of work.

Share examples of how you've effectively communicated with clients, understood their needs, and managed expectations. Highlight any successful outcomes that resulted from your efforts in this area.

Talk about your approach to receiving and implementing feedback. Emphasize your willingness to adapt and collaborate with your team to ensure client satisfaction while maintaining DEPT® values.

Provide a scenario that illustrates your ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations, outlining your problem-solving tactics and how you ensured project success despite the challenges.

Demonstrating knowledge of current digital marketing trends helps show your engagement and awareness. Discuss specific trends such as personalization, automation, or data-driven strategies, linking them to how DEPT® can utilize them in future projects.

Share your process for reviewing your work and seeking feedback from colleagues before finalizing tasks. Highlight your attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Mention relevant tools or software you have experience with, particularly those related to project management, communication, or digital marketing. This shows your readiness to adapt to DEPT®’s tech stack.

Discuss your leadership style and how you encourage teamwork and collaboration. You can also mention how you maintain high spirits and focus under pressure to keep the team motivated.

Convey your enthusiasm for DEPT®’s innovative approach and ethos as a B Corp®. Mention specific aspects that draw you to the company, such as its dedication to sustainability and creativity in digital marketing.