About the job
Overview
Department: Commercial
Reports to: Gary Boon - CEO
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid)
Role type: Full time/permanent
About Shout
We are a digital agency based close to the Newcastle Quayside. We help ambitious organisations from a range of sectors use technology to solve real business challenges, providing services across customer experience, web and mobile engineering, cloud and AI.
We work closely with our clients to understand what they're trying to achieve, identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering digital transformation that makes a measurable difference.
We're a collaborative team of people who combine expertise with a genuine enthusiasm for technology. We value people who are proactive, commercially minded and passionate about innovation.
About the role
As a Senior Client Partner at Shout, you'll own and grow client accounts, managing and developing relationships with valued clients throughout their journey with the company. You'll be the client's 'partner' for all aspects of their digital strategy, helping them with, and contributing to, the digital element of their business plan.
You'll work closely with clients and our internal teams, bringing together commercial thinking, strategic insight and practical delivery expertise. You'll lead on delivery of your clients' projects, ensuring that their business goals are understood and delivered.
Main duties
Identify stakeholders within existing and potential client businesses, and build positive, persuasive relationships with them.
Write inspiring proposals and generate/suggest content that can help drive sales.
Take an active role in pitching for and winning new business.
Develop innovative, accurate and achievable account plans.
Lead the delivery of your clients' projects, including conceptual planning, budgeting, control and monitoring of all phases.
Keep up to date with relevant emerging trends and stay abreast of what is happening within your clients' sectors.
The ideal candidate
Experience working in an agency environment in digital/software/technology.
A track record in relationship management and business development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Great project management skills.
Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills, with an ability to manage competing client demands.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM.
How we work
Modern, city-centre office with kitchen, pool table, shower and a great view!
3/2 hybrid working pattern
Core office hours of 10-4
Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Corporate travel pass and Cycle2Work scheme
Apply for this role
Interested in joining Shout? Send us your CV and a short covering letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for the role.
