Our Melbourne studio is searching for a talented Client Manager to join our growing team, supporting the successful day-to-day running of projects while building strong relationships with clients and team members alike.
...have you worked in a fast-paced creative agency?
...do you have FMCG client management experience?
...does the idea of working in an independent global brand agency appeal to you?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
ABOUT US:
- 400+ strong global brand agency
- 100% independent
- 26 years young
- 8 studios around the world
Offering unrivalled creativity at global scale, Bulletproof is the world’s largest independent brand agency. Across eight studios, 400 liked-minded individuals create desire through disruption, delivering Growth, Standout and Fandom for our clients. Truly independent, we pride ourselves on shunning convention and getting sh*t done; above all, we march to the beat of our own drum.
As a business, we blur the lines between insight, innovation, strategy, design, digital, and environmental; all the while bringing our clients the very best of the best.
At Bulletproof we have three core beliefs:
WE BELIEVE GREAT IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD
We believe in the power of creativity to influence human behaviour, affect change and pierce conventions.
WE BELIEVE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
We celebrate human connectivity and culture, and believe diversity delivers richer, deeper thinking with an infectious energy.
WE BELIEVE NAÏVEity breeds brilliance
We believe remaining relentlessly curious and open to new possibilities leads to purer, more interesting and uncharted creative solutions.
ABOUT YOU:
As a Client Manager, you will be responsive and imaginative in how you respond to internal and client requirements, always looking to deliver the best solutions on time and on budget with exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills. You’ll interact with all departments, building an understanding of the Bulletproof disciplines and tools. You will be responsible for some key client relationships and will confidently represent Bulletproof in a number of client facing situations.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
CLIENT FACING
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Organising and attending a number of client meetings; creating and contributing to presentations, ensuring meeting notes are distributed in a timely manner
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Being a key point of contact within the agency for clients across a number of projects whilst converting strong and influential relationships into meaningful partnerships
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Managing client expectations through on-going dialogue and honest discussions
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Being responsive to client needs and requests, whilst balancing great service with the needs of the agency
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Being flexible and adaptable to circumstances, proposing solutions with ease
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Beginning to negotiate simple fee and timing discussions with the support of senior team members
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Writing and/or overseeing the timely distribution of agendas, contact reports, status reports, timelines and other client facing documentation
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Confidently presenting and discussing briefs, feedback, proposals and financials with the client team
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Confidently talking about the industry, current category and market trends to provide ideas and inspiration to grow our client’s business
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Keeping your eyes and ears to the ground; continually seeking out new opportunities and relationships
WITHIN THE CLIENT SERVICES TEAM
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Reporting into your Senior Client Manager or Client Director on a day-to-day basis while working with and supporting the wider team as required
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Managing the delivery of design projects and workflow, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard whilst meeting client timelines and budgets
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Leading the day-to-day project deliverables from the initial briefing through the artwork process, recognising when to elevate any issues or challenges
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Developing and managing project timelines and detailed proposals, which are realistic and effectively meet our client’s needs
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Taking responsibility for ensuring Screendragon is up to date and accurate
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Assisting with the weekly management of billings, forecasting and client purchase orders
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Undertaking desktop research for brief content, audits, presentations and pitches
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Learning from Client Directors and Senior Client Directors to grow client relationships and broaden your understanding of the client service discipline
Requirements
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:
If you tick all of the boxes below, we could be a perfect match!
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A keen and can-do attitude
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A fresh perspective and an entrepreneurial spirit
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Ability to forge strong relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to proactively identify, leverage and spot opportunities with clients
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Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, both written and verbal
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Well informed and reliable; able to foresee potential problems and propose solutions
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Ability to remain positive and calm under pressure in our fast-paced working environment
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Ability to successfully prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects at any one time
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A clear understanding of the design industry, with a willingness to continue learning
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
