Senior Account Executive
About Us
Rapid Agency is an award-winning, independently owned creative marketing agency based in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. With over 60 clients on the go each month, we deliver bold, insight-led work across our three core divisions: Marketing, Brand and Web.
We’re not here to do “just enough.” We’re here to make people look twice. From global campaigns to grassroots rebrands, we build standout brands, beautiful websites, and create marketing strategies that actually perform, all under one roof.
Named Belfast Chamber’s Creative Business of the Year 2023–2024 and Digital Business of the Year 2022–2023, we’re proud to partner with some of the most exciting brands across lifestyle, retail, hospitality, culture and cause-led sectors.
Our team is our secret weapon, a talented, tight-knit crew of marketers, strategists, developers and designers who move fast, think big, and have plenty of craic along the way.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to play a key role in the day-to-day management and delivery of integrated marketing, brand and digital projects across a portfolio of client accounts.
You’ll be highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple workstreams while maintaining strong client relationships. Acting as a trusted point of contact, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a consistently high creative standard.
This role is ideal for someone with agency experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaboration and is ready to take more ownership of client relationships and project delivery.
Who You Will Work With
Internal
- Founder & Management Team
- Client Services Team
- Creative Services Team
- Digital, UX/UI and Development Team
External
- Client Marketing Teams
- C-suite Stakeholders
- Third-party agencies including Media, PR and Production Partners
- Regulatory and Governance Bodies where relevant
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Account Ownership
- Take ownership of high-profile, tier-one projects from briefing through to delivery Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring a consistently high level of service and satisfaction
- Manage client tenders and proposals, ensuring they are strategically aligned, commercially sound and professionally presented
Paid & Organic Social Media
- Oversee paid and organic social activity across platforms including Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn
- Continuously monitor and optimise campaigns, adjusting targeting, creative and budgets to improve performance
- Work closely with creative teams to ensure content is platform-appropriate and performance-driven
Content & Creative Collaboration
- Collaborate with designers, copywriters and content creators to produce assets aligned with campaign strategy
- Ensure content calendars accurately reflect campaign objectives and timelines
- Oversee the coordination of content shoots and influencer partnerships where required
Performance, Reporting & Optimisation
- Monitor key performance metrics including CPA, CPC and ROAS
- Deliver clear, insightful campaign reports, providing transparency and actionable recommendations
- Identify opportunities for optimisation, growth and improved return on investment
Budget & Partner Management
- Manage and monitor client budgets, ensuring efficient use of spend and maximum return on ad investment
- Make informed budget adjustments in response to campaign performance
- Coordinate with media buying partners to ensure placements align with campaign objectives, budgets and timelines
Campaign Management & Delivery
- Oversee the planning and execution of integrated, multi-channel campaigns
- Ensure seamless coordination across internal teams to deliver work on time and to brief
- Maintain oversight of timelines, scopes and deliverables across all campaign activity
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Marketing degree/equivalent and 2+ years of experience in an agency setting
- A strong portfolio with successful brand partnerships and campaigns
- Proven ability to manage multi-channel campaigns
- Experience in Paid Social Media, including Meta, TikTok & LinkedIn
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage various tasks, clients and campaigns simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in a variety of marketing software, including Mailchimp, Google Analytics and Meta Ads Manager
Desirable
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Knowledge of PM & Scheduling Systems such as Asana, Resource Guru etc
- Knowledge of agency management systems e.g. Synergist
- Experience managing clients in the Retail & Hospitality Sector
Why Rapid?
- A creatively ambitious team who support and challenge each other
- A valued voice in the room and the chance to help shape marketing strategies
- Exposure to exciting, high-growth brands
- Regular team days, cultural outings, and learning opportunities
- A studio culture that celebrates being bold, honest, and human
Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid working environment – 1 day working from home
- City-based Studio with free parking, canteen and on-site gym facilities
- Annual salary increases based on KPIs
- Team Days Out for Team Building, Networking, Conferences and Seminars
- Social Working Hours – we finish each day at 4:30pm
- 33 Days Annual Leave
Think you'd be a great fit?
Send your CV and a few words about why Rapid feels right to you to admin@rapidagency.co.uk