Senior Account Manager

Wpp Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangements

Birthday Leave

Loyalty Leave

Paid parental leave

Flexible public holidays

Learning opportunities

Room to grow

Job summary

The Brand Agency in Perth is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead client campaigns from concept through delivery. You will coordinate with strategy, creative, and production teams to craft bold, effective work and nurture key client relationships.

We value initiative, collaboration, and a strong client-service mindset, with opportunities to grow across the Ogilvy and WPP network. Full-time role with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant agency experience with client-facing roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns end-to-end.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from conception to completion, including briefs and timelines.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, design and production teams to deliver campaigns.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support junior team members and help grow the account portfolio.
• Lead major projects and expand skills across the agency.

Skills

Agency experience

Client relationships

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity-innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

We're on the hunt for a Senior Account Manager with relevant agency experience to join our team, working across a diverse portfolio of clients. We're looking for a positive, expert communicator who is passionate about solving problems, creative collaboration and managing client relationships.

You are

A positive, expert communicator who is passionate about solving problems, creative collaboration and managing client relationships. You have relevant agency experience, with the appetite for growth.

We are

The Brand Agency is WA's leading full-service agency, part of the Ogilvy Network and WPP.

What does this mean for you?

There are many things that make The Brand Agency a great place to work, but we think these are worth a special mention:

• Welcoming and flexible work environment
• Birthday Leave - a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year
• Loyalty Leave - an additional paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary
• A market-leading Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Remote Work Arrangements
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Learning opportunities for all employees and room to grow
• A diverse team of top industry talent, backed by WPP and Ogilvy's global network and insights
• Room to grow, and the support to get you there.

The role

As a Senior Account Manager, you will:

• Take ownership in leading projects from conception to completion, including creative brief writing, budgeting and timeline management.
• Be proactive and take initiative - you don't shy away from sinking your teeth into new challenges.
• Be passionate about solving problems and collaborating with agency teams (strategy, creative, design, production) to deliver effective, creative and purposeful campaigns.
• Be confident with clients and feel comfortable establishing and nurturing relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide support to junior team members, nurturing their growth and guiding them in day-to-day work.
• Have headroom to grow, take ownership of major projects and clients - honing your skills across the entire agency.

The fine print

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Full-time/part-time considered.

We appreciate your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and that, due to the high number of applicants we receive, we are unable to reply to individual phone calls or emails.

No recruitment consultants, please.

If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: [e-mail]

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At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

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 [e-mail]. 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.