Influence Account Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join one of our Top 10 accounts, where everyone plays to their strengths delivering award‑winning campaigns. We have developed strong client relationships which spans over 7 years working with their UK & European Teams supporting on Strategy, Creative, Advertising, Channel and Product marketing and Measurement.

As a Social & Influence Manager, you will pay a key part in delivering social & influence marketing campaigns across one of our biggest clients. You will lead end‑to‑end execution of multiple social and influencer programs, and have experience managing multiple stakeholders to deliver on budget and on time. In this role, you will act as a role model for Ogilvy's values, building trusted client relationships and communicating effectively across internal teams. You will manage timelines, and proactively communicate your status to the Account Director. We are looking for a creative problem‑solver with a passion for the industry and a proven ability to lead projects with confidence and a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campaign Management: Manage the day‑to‑day running of multiple social and influencer campaigns from start to finish, including: Identifying and vetting talent, Negotiating contracts and fees, Implementing campaigns across relevant channels, Delivering campaigns and ensuring quality.
• Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for your clients, managing expectations, providing timely updates, as well as advice and solutions. Build long‑term client relationships by delivering work that meets agreed objectives, deadlines, and taking responsibility for the quality of all client outputs in your remit.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively across internal teams; proactively sharing updates and coordinating timelines to ensure smooth handovers and integrated campaign success. Share updates proactively, coordinate timelines, and resolve potential blockers before they impact delivery. Effectively prioritise tasks across all projects proactively communicating your status to senior leadership, reassuring them that work is on track and meeting deadlines.
• Resource Management: Manage campaign budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and on schedule. Proactively communicate about your workload and capacity to your line Manager.

Skills for Your Growth to Account Director:

• Strategic Development: Begin contributing to strategic development of campaigns and client growth.
• Commercial Acumen: Develop an understanding of account profitability, identify opportunities for organic growth within your clients.
• Team Leadership: Develop line management skills and mentorship to junior team members.

What You Will Need:

• A passion for social and influencer marketing with a minimum of two years' experience, preferably in a fast‑paced agency environment.
• Proven experience in autonomously managing multiple social and influencer campaigns from start to finish, including budget and timeline management.
• A track record of building strong client relationships and proactively managing their expectations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and escalate appropriately.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and collaborate effectively across teams.
• A commitment to your own growth, with a keen interest in keeping up‑to‑date with social and influencer marketing trends and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.