Studio Manager (Marketing/Design Agency)

We are seeking a Studio Manager for a permanent role in the Marketing industry, based in Solihull. Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This will be a hybrid role after completion of the first 3 months. Role Purpose * Managing and supervising the throughput of work through the studio. * Assisting in creation of new business. * Completion of administrative tasks. * To act as the first point of contact for clients and partners. * Producing client monthly reports and internal costs analysis. * Attend client meetings (zoom/teams/occasional face to face at client’s premises). * Organising film and photo shoots. Role Duties Production * Liaise with studio/freelance creatives regarding status of concept work, artwork and live jobs and update/maintain production calendar. * Liaise with suppliers regarding production deadlines and monitor/inform studio and the client. * Set and monitor proof dates to and from client and liaise with studio/creatives and client to ensure timescales are met. New Business * In-house running of new business functions information gathering, upkeep of prospect files, diary of events and sending of materials and update of actions on files. Admin. * Obtain quotes from suppliers and revert to senior management with all relevant information. * Prepare client quotes pursuant to costings and email to clients. * Prepare purchase orders to suppliers. * Prepare agendas, take notes and/or type up notes from client meetings and highlight, diarise and apportion to the correct staff member all activities and deadlines arising. * Client monthly reports collation and send. * Project costs analysis. Client Facing * First person to answer calls, receiving and transferring telephone calls, announcing callers, taking brief messages and passing these on immediately via the email system or connecting callers to staff members. * Ensure all answer machine messages to main office number are taken down accurately and directed to staff members. Candidate Specification For this role, the skills, qualifications and experience listed below are important. We believe that to be great in this job you must be enthusiastic and have a commitment to quality client care and service provision with the willingness and ability to follow procedures to a high standard. We are seeking: * At least 5 years’ experience of working within an agency or marketing environment. * Keen interest in all things automotive. * Implementing admin systems and databases. * Excellent verbal communication skills with a good telephone manner. * Good written skills. * Good interpersonal skills. * Computer and MAC literate. * Driving license. * Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year