Account Manager

Aquent Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangement

Work/life balance commitment

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Aquent Australia is seeking a skilled Account Service professional based in Melbourne to manage integrated communications projects. You will oversee client relationships, budgets, and project deadlines while working collaboratively with your team.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience in an agency role, a solid grasp of print production, and a passion for digital communications. We offer a flexible working arrangement with a commitment to work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an agency Account Service role.
• Proven capabilities in business growth.
• Comprehensive understanding of print production.
• Experience with digital communications and AI.
• Bonus for experience in government and not-for-profit sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships by identifying and creating business opportunities.
• Quote and manage budgets effectively.
• Set and manage project deadlines.
• Brief and coordinate project jobs.
• Manage production for print and digital mediums.
• Collaborate within a team to develop strategy.

Skills

Client relationship building

Business growth capabilities

Understanding of print production

Passion for digital communications

Experience with government and not-for-profit clients

Interest in social and political issues

Job description

The Benefits for You:

• An honest work/life balance - not just words
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Working 3 days a week in the office, 2 days WFH
• Located in Melbourne CBD
• An Account/Executive Co‑ordinator working under you
• Great career potential
• Committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

The Agency:

Boasting over 40 years of industry‑leading history, this agency is on a mission to be Australia’s most respected, innovative, and strategic communications partner. But they don't just chase awards, they chase impact.

While their roots are firmly planted in the Not-For-Profit, community, industrial and for‑purpose sectors, they also collaborate with select corporate brands who share their vision for a better future.

The Role:

Working hand‑in‑hand with the Account Directors, the successful candidate will manage day‑to‑day projects across a fully integrated communications spectrum—spanning brand development, digital marketing, publications, ATL/BTL advertising, and website development.

Your Responsibilities:

• Building client relationships by nurturing, identifying and creating business opportunities
• Quoting and managing budgets
• Setting and managing deadlines
• Briefing and coordinating jobs
• Production management – print and digital
• Working within a team to develop strategy and creativity.

About You:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an agency Account Service role
• Proven business growth capabilities
• A comprehensive understanding of print production
• A passion for digital comms and experience working across a range mediums, including AI
• Experience working with clients in the government and not‑for‑profit sectors (a bonus)
• An understanding of and an interest in social and political issues (a bonus).

Please note: we can only consider candidates based in Australia with working eligibility.