Account Manager / Senior Account Manager (Sport Agency)

Location – Hybrid – 3 days in the Leeds office, 2 days from home Salary – £30k–£50k, depending on experience Contract – Initially 6-month maternity cover, with strong potential to become permanent Looking to step into a key client services role in a creative agency with global impact? We’re hiring for an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join a small but mighty creative agency working exclusively in sport. This is a maternity cover role with real potential to go permanent – ideal for someone who thrives on variety, values collaboration, and is ready to take ownership of high-profile client work. You’ll help lead delivery across some of the biggest names in international sport, managing multiple fast-paced design and motion projects. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in creative project delivery, excellent client handling skills, and the ability to keep things calm, clear, and on track – especially when deadlines are tight and expectations are high. What You’ll Be Doing Managing day-to-day client relationships – acting as a go-to contact for key global sports accounts Leading projects from brief to delivery – with a focus on design and broadcast motion work Briefing and reviewing creative – providing clear direction and constructive feedback Working closely with in-house creatives – especially motion designers and artworkers Prioritising and organising – juggling timelines, budgets, and feedback loops Contributing to team culture – supporting junior team members and mucking in where needed Collaborating across the business – helping shape how the growing client services team operates What You’ll Bring to the Table Skills & Experience • 3+ years in an agency or fast-paced in-house creative environment • Solid experience managing creative or motion design projects • Excellent client management and relationship-building skills • Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure • Good instincts when juggling feedback, timelines, and personalities • Bonus: Experience working in sport or events, or with broadcast/digital graphics • Bonus: Understanding of how global sporting organisations operate Attitude & Values • Mature, focused, and takes ownership of your work • Clear communicator who knows when to ask questions • Professional but personable – you don’t take yourself too seriously • Genuinely interested in sport – doesn’t have to be a superfan, but some knowledge helps • Keen to grow – and looking for a role with long-term potential Why Join? Work on global sport campaigns seen by millions Play a key role during a critical growth period post-acquisition Help shape how this agency’s client services function develops Be part of a supportive team that values quality and maturity Hybrid working with fixed in-office days for collaboration Real potential to turn this into a permanent role Sound like your kind of move? We’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr