Client Lead

Client Lead

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The fresh Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional brand experiences and event projects.
  • Company: Join fresh, a dynamic agency focused on innovative client partnerships.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a collaborative team that values creativity and strategic thinking.
  • Why this job: Shape relationships and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in account leadership and strong people management skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

Fresh are looking for a Client Lead to inspire and grow one of our key account teams, delivering best-in-class brand experience and event projects for some of our most important clients. This is a senior role for someone who thrives on leading and developing others, building long-term client partnerships and overseeing the seamless delivery of complex projects.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have extensive experience in a senior account leadership role within an agency or brand experience environment
  • Be confident and have experience in managing and growing long-term client relationships at a strategic level
  • Be an inspiring people leader, with proven experience line managing, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
  • Have strong commercial acumen, with end-to-end responsibility for account and project profitability
  • Be strategically minded, able to influence client thinking and contribute to wider marketing and events objectives
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, staying calm under pressure and leading by example
  • Have exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Be highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable overseeing multiple projects and priorities
  • Be collaborative, proactive and solution-focused, with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Be passionate about the industry and curious about new trends, technologies and ways of working
  • Be willing to work to our hybrid model with a minimum of 3 days a week in our Manchester city centre office

Core tasks:

  • Lead and grow senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner and escalation point
  • Oversee delivery of all projects and pitches across your accounts, ensuring high standards throughout
  • Inspire, line manage and mentor Senior Account Managers, Account Managers and wider account team members
  • Support team structure, resourcing and workflow planning, including freelancer sourcing where needed
  • Drive account growth through strategic planning, up-selling and identifying new business opportunities
  • Lead major client meetings, presentations and pitches for large-scale projects
  • Maintain strong brand guardianship and a deep understanding of client objectives, sectors and challenges
  • Hold responsibility for account and project financial performance

Client Lead employer: The fresh Group

At fresh, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture in the heart of Manchester. As a Client Lead, you will not only have the opportunity to shape key client relationships and lead high-performing teams but also benefit from our commitment to employee growth through mentorship and strategic development. With a focus on innovation and a supportive environment, fresh is the perfect place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the brand experience industry.

The fresh Group

Contact Details:

The fresh Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Client Lead

Client Relationship Management
Strategic Thinking
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Commercial Acumen
Project Management
Communication Skills