Account Manager in Brighton

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