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Job Reference

PK958

Area

South East

Account Manager - Packaging Design

Our client is a leading UK-based Packaging Design & Repro Agency for consumable packaging products. They are currently recruiting for an onsite Account Manager to develop relationships within a retail environment.

• Ability to plan and fully understand workload on a short-medium-long term basis. Understand and follow agreed processes with NPD and the client. Pre-empt issues through effective planning. Ensure cost recovery across all projects.
• Fully understand the client’s trading category/ies and annual activity plan and be able to plan workload accordingly. Earn the right to attend brand/category planning sessions and take learnings from these to ensure smooth running of projects and understand client priorities even further.
• Be Brand Custodian for the client. Ensure consistency on pack across full ranges. Demonstrate brand knowledge and educate stakeholders whenever necessary.
• Translate design to artwork and repro - Ensure 1st and 2nd artwork on time via studio teams.
• Manage approval process and ensure sign off on time or follow agreed escalation process. Manage delivery of final proof to the client and ensure final cromalin sign off on time.
• Understand the basics in all major printing processes and reprographics eg colour management. 
• Develop effective relationships across Brand (product, design, marketing and planning teams), traders, external suppliers including design agencies, manufacturers and printers. Ensure regular proactive updates whenever necessary.
• Attend Project Brief Meetings and Design Brief Meetings. Arrange, chair and manage all pre artwork meetings and Post Launch reviews