Account Manager

Media Account Manager

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Hybrid: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Monday and Thursday in office)

About the Role:

Are you a proactive, confident, and highly organised Media Account Manager ready to take ownership of multiple client relationships? Join our growing Client Services team and play a key role in delivering outstanding media planning and buying solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave allowance starting at 33 days (including public holidays)
• Additional day off for your birthday (following successful completion of probation)
• Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus
• Group life assurance cover
• Regular company social events
• Option to enrol in private medical insurance after one year of service
• Long service recognition awards at five-year milestones
• Employee of the Quarter recognition scheme
• Complimentary tea, coffee, snacks, and access to fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas
• End-of-week team socials
• Employee referral incentive scheme
• Access to Pirkx employee perks and wellbeing platform from day one
• Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution (following three months service)

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, media owners, and internal teams, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
• Manage client accounts, building strong relationships and providing strategic, results-driven media recommendations.
• Lead day-to-day client activity, including media planning, campaign delivery, performance reporting, and billing.
• Present campaign strategies, reports, and insights at client meetings, driving innovation and showcasing industry expertise.
• Contribute to agency growth by promoting new ideas, efficient working practices, and a positive, high-performance culture.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Media Account Manager in media planning and buying.
• Strong knowledge of digital and traditional media channels, with the ability to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with confidence in client-facing roles.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.