At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media planning and buying for exciting clients while mentoring junior talent.
- Company: Join a respected independent media agency in London with a close-knit team.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, 25 days holiday, flexible working, and personalised training.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make your mark in media by delivering innovative campaigns and building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in media planning and buying, with strong cross-channel knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are delighted to be partnering with one of London's most respected independent media agencies on the search for a talented Account Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit, ambitious team that champions challenger brands and delivers real results. If you're a media professional ready to take full ownership of client relationships, lead junior talent and make your mark — this is the role for you.
MUST HAVES
- Proven experience in a media agency in a planning and buying role
- Strong cross-channel media knowledge across multiple platforms
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
- Exceptional attention to detail across plans, reports and financial admin
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
THE ROLE
As Account Manager you will take end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior leadership to deliver innovative, effective media campaigns. You will be the day-to-day lead for your accounts while also developing the talent around you. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Managing and developing junior planners, buyers and executives
- Delivering effective and innovative media planning and buying across all channels
- Staying ahead of the latest media technology, trends and opportunities
- Building and maintaining strong client and media owner relationships
- Contributing to new business pitches and proactively identifying growth opportunities
- Overseeing financial administration including billing, forecasting and reporting
- Ensuring all client deliverables are accurate, on time and to the highest standard
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Media agency background at planner/buyer or senior executive level
- Strong cross-channel media knowledge
- IPA qualifications (or working towards — supported by the agency)
- Google Ads and/or Facebook Blueprint certification (desirable)
- Commercially minded with a proactive, ideas-driven approach
- A natural relationship builder — with clients, media owners and internal teams
THE PACKAGE
Up to £45,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working, personalised training and development programme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to Work Scheme.
Interested? Send your CV to joe.georgiou@majorplayers.co.uk or message me directly here on LinkedIn.
Media Planner & Buyer Account Manager in London employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Join one of London's most respected independent media agencies, where you'll thrive in a close-knit and ambitious team dedicated to championing challenger brands. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a personalised training programme, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead and mentor junior talent while delivering innovative media campaigns that make a real impact.
