We are always on the lookout for talented professionals who share our passion for marketing.
Join our team.
Would you like to be part of a work family who genuinely look after their own? Do you want to feel motivated and that your voice is valued and respected? Do you enjoy bouncing ideas around, sharing knowledge and learning from others? Are you looking for job security with an established and successful agency? Then check us out!
To apply send your CV and covering email to hello@chalkward.com
We want to hear from you.
We love to hear from like-minded, passionate people who not only want to work agency side, but genuinely want to be a part of the Chalk & Ward team.
We actively look to create opportunities for those that shine bright and it’s one of the ways we grow our business, so even if we don’t have any current vacancies do drop us a line and let us know what you’re all about. You never know what’s around the corner!
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Testimonial
“The culture and ethos at Chalk & Ward is one of wanting their staff to be considered worthwhile, important and valued whilst encouraging and developing their talents as far as possible. The focus on staff wellbeing has been taken to a higher level with their core values and creating the right environment for their team, all of which contributed to us awarding them ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards.”
Senior Account Executive level may also be considered
Start date – 1st September 2025
About Us:
Would you like to be part of a work family that genuinely look after their own? Do you want to feel motivated and that your voice is valued and respected? Do you enjoy bouncing ideas around, sharing knowledge and learning from others? Do you get a buzz out of being creative yet organised?
If you answer yes to these questions, then we could be the right fit for you!
We’ve been established for 27 years and in this time have maintained being a leading independent advertising and marketing agency in the region, something we’re super proud of. We’ve secured this position by nurturing successful partnerships with our clients and delivering the best service levels. Outstanding client service doesn’t just happen overnight, it always needs continual investment and a lot of passion from our team to deliver.
Strategic thinking and commerciality are at the heart of everything we do and is something which has differentiated us since the day we set up the agency. We have a mix of clients from many different sectors and industries, ranging from regional to international. No day is ever the same at Chalk & Ward and there are always new challenges to face – which we love!
Our team is what makes us so if you’d like to be a part of our journey, then please read on!
About The Job:
This is a mid-level position with implementation, project management and ball juggling required as well as a need to advise clients and think strategically. It would suit someone with a couple of years of account management under their belt and a good understanding of the marketing industry – someone who can manage a small portfolio of clients, contribute effectively to meetings, and consider client projects from a strategic point of view but also happy and able to support Directors with implementation of larger accounts.
We’re looking for someone who has an interest and passion for all areas of marketing, including strategy, branding, creative design and digital.
Key responsibilities
Managing own set of clients with full responsibility of client servicing and account growth
Supporting Directors on larger accounts to implement strategies and plans
Management of projects from start to finish, including coordinating internal teams and third parties to deliver projects on time and on budget
Costing jobs and managing account profitability
Liaising with third party suppliers, negotiating rates and booking work
Finance admin including estimates, POs, invoices, and forecasts
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
Account Manager or Marketing Manager level experience (client or agency side – preferably min. 2 years)
Knowledge of the full marketing mix
Commercial thinking for clients and for Chalk & Ward
Ability to multi-task clients and deadlines
Experience in providing the best in client servicing
Excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of budgets, forecasts, and P&L
Computer literate (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to lead client meetings
Full driving licence
Genuine desire to be a part of our team
The following experience is desirable but not essential as training can be provided:
Sage knowledge
Confident utilising digital platforms, e.g. GA4 or Adwords to access data when needed
Media planning / negotiating / buying
Print processes and procurement
Personality wise, we’re looking for someone with the following attributes:
Confident, with a genuine and down-to-earth approach
Supportive team player with a positive and creative outlook
Passionate about marketing and our industry
Effective time manager and able to juggle and prioritise workload
Excellent attention to detail and process management
Can-do attitude with an ability to hit the ground running
Stays calm under pressure
About Our Culture:
As much as we’re passionate about our clients and what we do, we’re equally as passionate about our team.
We want our new Account Manager to support wellbeing in the agency, because by doing so we all play our own part in a thriving, happy and motivated working environment, which is something we consider important for everyone here at Chalk & Ward.
Of course, we always believe in being professional, but we never lose sight of the fact we work in a fun and innovative industry. A happy team means happy clients.
We offer: –
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 22 days after 5 years’ service
In addition, we also gift 3 extra days holiday to enjoy over the Christmas break. We think it’s important that everyone gets a well-earned rest over the festive period to spend quality time with friends and family
Free parking at our beautiful city centre location – this can also be used out of hours which is so handy when visiting town!
Summer and Christmas parties where we gift extra time off for the team to get together and have loads of fun!
Team lunches and get togethers
Hybrid approach to working with 3 days (FT employees – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) in the office to collaborate, communicate, get creative and socialise!
Flexible working hours when required on ad hoc basis to support with childcare, appointments, and your wellbeing
Vouchers offering additional benefits such as ‘come in late’, ‘work anniversary bottle of fizz’, ‘lunch with a colleague’ or ‘time off to volunteer’
Support and investment to help put you through training
Further online training courses and webinars to help support learning and development where we encourage time out each month to undertake
We were the first small business in the South West to sign up to the ‘Time to Change Employer Pledge’, demonstrating our commitment to ending mental health discrimination in the workplace and making sure that employees who face these problems feel helped and supported, We have an open door policy to chat and share anything that might be causing you upset or worry and we’ll provide the support you need to help get through any challenging times
Quarterly ‘Career Conversations’ to ensure that your career is progressing in the way you want it to
To support our green creds, we have a Cycle to Work scheme and a bike rack to securely store your two-wheels whilst working in the office
A culture which encourages all ideas and opinions to be heard and considered
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