Account Manager

Job Summary

The discipline of Account Management creates an environment for great work to thrive, setting the tone, pace, and means of working. Account Managers weigh and balance client needs with agency ambitions to determine a clear vision and ensure everyone understands how to achieve it. Despite the title, Account Managers ultimately drive businesses forward, focusing on flawless execution.

Essential Functions

• Lead small- and mid-sized projects from initiation to completion, serving as the client's primary contact.
• Provide a sound, strategic point of view on assigned projects.
• Develop leadership skills and contribute to the growth of team members.
• Ensure meticulous management of account logistics, including schedules, budgets, talent allocation, and legal approvals.
• Proactively anticipate client and project needs, providing solutions to stay ahead.
• Keep the team informed on contextual, competitive, and business landscape developments.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key day-to-day client contacts.
• Collaborate with the Account Supervisor or Account Director to define clear objectives, assign owners, and establish timelines for key projects, then execute against these.
• Oversee the output of Associate Account Managers, managing them generously and supporting their professional growth.
• Support Account Supervisors/Account Directors on larger-scale productions, gaining valuable experience.
• Ensure all legal and network reviews are conducted at appropriate stages.
• Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail across all job facets, from proofreading communications to partnering with production for thorough internal review and approval of work.
• Independently own and manage entire small- and mid-sized projects end-to-end with minimal oversight, including managing both clients and internal teams.
• Understand creative strategy to effectively evaluate and defend creative work when necessary.
• Act as the team's expert on the client's industry, filtering news and providing insights to influence work and enhance team knowledge.
• Take responsibility for internal production processes, identifying efficiencies and navigating channels with a full understanding of how deliverables are created.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at an advertising agency is required.
• Familiarity with accounting/finance principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong client-service orientation.
• Flexibility for evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes.
• Influential and effective leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

What’s in it for you

Accenture UK & Ireland offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities for equity, and a broad range of health and wellbeing benefits. These perks include:

• 25 annual leave days plus 3 additional volunteering days each year for a charity of your choice.
• Family-friendly and flexible work policies.
• An attractive pension plan supported by financial wellbeing resources.
• Private healthcare insurance and Mental Wellbeing support.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development, and Counselling.
• A range of generous Parental Leave offerings.

Flexibility and mobility are essential for this role, requiring time onsite with clients and partners to deliver Accenture's renowned services. While some in-person collaboration for learning, building rapport with stakeholders, and client interaction is expected, Accenture is committed to being as flexible as possible to support individual work/life needs.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds without discrimination based on race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Key skills/competency

• Account Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Management
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Advertising Agency Experience