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