Account Executive

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Marketing
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SKILLS

Communication skills Organization skills Microsoft Office SEO SEM Social Media

FULL DESCRIPTION

As [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’ team continues to grow, we’re looking to recruit an Account Executive; this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student looking to cut their teeth in the marketing industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly reporting for clients, updating them on work completed, work planned, and the performance of their website & marketing activity
  • Work with Account Managers to identify any issues with website performance and advise on a course of action to address
  • Set up clients within the agency’s IT systems (e.g. CRM, invoicing, etc.)
  • Assist with scheduling meetings & travel arrangements
  • Support & shadow Account Managers in communications with clients
  • Act as a backup point of contact for key clients when an Account Manager may be unavailable
  • Deliver digital marketing team’s output to clients and provide clear explanation
  • Identify new opportunities for clients

Skills & Experience

  • A confident, proactive attitude
  • Excellent inter-personnel & communication skills
  • Strong organisation skills, with an aptitude for multi-tasking and managing various priorities
  • A good understanding of Microsoft office packages
  • A degree in marketing- or business-related subject
  • Demonstrably commercially-minded
  • Experience & knowledge of digital marketing techniques including SEO, SEM, Social Media, etc.
  • A fluent second language
  • Driving licence
  • 1 – 2 years’ experience working within the luxury travel sector and/or a digital marketing agency
  • Experience & knowledge of managing creative projects such as branding, design and website development
  • A working knowledge of Google Analytics, with a Google Analytics Individual Qualification being an added bonus
  • Experience using Google AdWords, Bing Advertising, Facebook Ad Manager, Funnel, Slack, Trello, WordPress, Umbraco & other CMS’s.
  • Experience of digital solutions specific to the travel industry – such as online booking engines, PMS, Metasearch, etc.
  • Some experience of web development languages such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc. may be advantageous

Location

The role is to be based in [Employer hidden]’ head office in Edinburgh city centre, with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. The role will include regular opportunities for overseas travel for meetings.

Remuneration

  • Competitive Salary, based on experience
  • Profit share scheme
  • Company pension scheme & life insurance
  • A great range of benefits (see https://www.eighty-days.com/careers)
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