Account Manager - Media Analytics

Metrica – Analytics Account Manager

Due to expansion we are looking for a motivated, driven and experienced Analytics Account Manager to join our existing team at Metrica – the Analytics and Insights side of our business.

The Gorkana Group is the market leader in media planning, monitoring and analytics. Having combined Gorkana’s media intelligence with Durrants’ media monitoring and Metrica’s analysis and Insight we now give our customers unrivalled access to the 'best of breed' solution for every stage of the PR workflow.
This role looks after a number of clients’ in a sector and you need to be excited by analysing data and pulling out the key insights for their clients.
You will ensure that their monthly and quarterly analysis captures the outcome of your clients’ media coverage and how it relates to their overall business.
We lead the way in combined social and traditional media analytics, driving thought leadership aiding our clients in this more sophisticated environment that we now work in.
Metrica's Analytics Account Managers hold overall responsibility for implementation of an agreed media analysis programme on behalf of the clients to which they are assigned.
The role includes seeing that agreed activities are carried out, our high quality standards are maintained, deliverables are fulfilled, deadlines are met and the analysis and planning information is successful in meeting the aims of the client. Suitable candidates must have worked in a client facing role within the PR measurement or related industries and have demonstrable experience of managing accounts.

Other key skills include:

• Meticulous approach delivering high quality results
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and objection handling skills
• Successful development of internal teams
• Proactive approach and ambition to succeed
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office software
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of media analysis industry
• Proven ability to grow existing accounts and identify new business opportunities

Alongside a competitive salary, to £32,000, we also offer the following excellent benefits:
Pension Scheme (up to 5% company contribution), 25 Days Holiday, Subsidised canteen, Denplan, Subsidised gym membership, together with great training and development opportunities and excellent career progression.

The Gorkana Group is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants who are eligible to work full time in the UK are welcome. The Gorkana Group is fully committed to treating all job applicants and employees fairly and equally regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender, sexuality, age or disability.
To apply for this position please send your CV to Jane Johnstone at the Ortolan Group Ortolan Group Plc is engaged by the Gorkana Group to review CVs and submit those which match the employer’s requirements. By applying for this role, you authorise us to pass your CV and details to the employer.