Account Manager

Account Manager — Agency | £45,000 + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Account Manager for a growing agency with an established client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced agency professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships, shaping effective paid-media campaigns and coordinating delivery across internal teams and external partners. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day accounts, turn client objectives into clear campaign plans and help identify new business opportunities.

The role

In this role, you will:

·         Lead client calls and act as the day-to-day point of contact across a portfolio of accounts

·         Plan and manage paid advertising campaigns against agreed briefs, budgets and objectives

·         Coordinate delivery with account management colleagues, internal agency teams and third-party partners

·         Attend client meetings across the UK, both in person and virtually

·         Monitor performance, produce campaign reports and present clear, insight-led recommendations

·         Manage budgets and negotiate confidently with clients and suppliers

·         Support tenders, research prospects and contribute to new business activity

·         Provide line management and development support to Senior Account Executives and Account Executives

 

What we’re looking for

You’ll be well suited to this opportunity if you bring:

·         At least two years’ agency experience planning and managing paid campaigns

·         A strong working knowledge of digital advertising, pay-per-click and paid social campaigns

·         Commercial awareness, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving

·         Confident client communication, presentation and negotiation skills

·         Excellent organisation and written communication, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities

·         A collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to use your initiative

·         Competence with Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Excel

·         Experience in the higher education or youth sector would be useful, but is not essential

 

Qualifications

Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant professional experience. A degree in advertising, business, management, communications, English or marketing may be advantageous, but equivalent experience will also be considered.

 

The package

·         £45,000 salary plus bonus structure

·         26 days’ annual leave, eight bank holidays and your birthday off

·         Private health plan and enhanced company pension

·         Flexible hours and opportunities to work from home

·         Discounted gym membership

·         Regular team-building activities and away days

·         Dog-friendly office with complimentary snacks and drinks

·         Paid time off for charity work