Account Manager

CV-LibraryBrighton, Brighton and HovepermanentPosted: 13 August 2026
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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

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