Senior Account Manager

MAARS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

MAARS in Sydney is seeking a Senior Account Manager to manage a portfolio of 5–10 clients, lead a team of five Account Executives, and drive integrated media strategies across traditional and digital channels. The role offers hybrid flexibility after probation and a clear pathway to Account Director as you grow with the business.

Join an established independent media and creative agency with a strong client base, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to mentor junior staff while progressing

Qualifications

• Solid experience in media planning, strategy and client account management.
• Strong understanding of offline and digital media channels.
• Ability to present to senior stakeholders and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships across a diverse client portfolio.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and strategic recommendations.
• Develop integrated media strategies across traditional and digital channels.
• Oversee campaigns from planning through to optimisation and reporting.
• Identify commercial opportunities and challenge briefs with creative thinking.
• Mentor and develop junior Account Service team members.
• Work with media owners to negotiate effective solutions.

Skills

Media planning

Media strategy

Client management

Job description

Sydney – Surry Hills | $110K + super | Hybrid flexibility after probation

This is not just another Senior Account Manager role.

We're recruiting for a highly established, independent media and creative agency with approximately 65 clients nationally, a 20‑person Sydney team and offices across Australia and offshore.

With over 20 years in business and an impressive staff retention record - 30% of the Sydney team have been with the agency for 10+ years - this is an opportunity to join a business where people genuinely enjoy working.

They're looking for a commercially minded, personable and experienced Senior Account Manager who can build strong client relationships, think strategically and help develop the next generation of Account Service professionals.

Senior Account Manager -Independent Media & Creative Agency

The opportunity

You'll manage a portfolio of approximately 5–10 clients while providing leadership and mentoring to five Account Executives within the Sydney team.

This is a hands‑on role combining client management, integrated media strategy, commercial thinking and people development.

You'll work closely with Account Directors and specialists across media, creative and digital, with a genuine pathway to Account Director for someone who performs well.

What you'll be doing

• Manage and grow relationships across a diverse portfolio of clients
• Lead client meetings, presentations and strategic recommendations
• Develop integrated media strategies across traditional and digital channels
• Oversee campaigns from planning and implementation through to optimisation and reporting
• Identify commercial opportunities and challenge briefs with fresh, creative thinking
• Work with media owners and partners to negotiate effective solutions
• Translate campaign data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Mentor and develop junior Account Service team members, leading by example

Who we're looking for

You may already be a Senior Account Manager within a media or advertising agency, or an experienced Account Manager ready to step up.

What matters most is your understanding of both traditional and digital media, your commercial instincts and your ability to build relationships and lead people.

You'll bring

• Solid experience in media planning, strategy and client account management
• A good working understanding of both offline and digital media channels
• Confidence presenting to clients and managing senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify growth opportunities
• Strategic thinking, creativity and attention to detail
• A collaborative, energetic and gregarious personality
• The confidence and maturity to mentor and develop junior colleagues
• A genuine ambition to progress towards Account Director

Why join?

You'll be joining a successful independent agency with an established client base, a collaborative culture and a reputation for retaining its people.

The Sydney Account Service team comprises approximately 10 people, offering plenty of opportunity to collaborate, contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact.

You'll be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to think creatively and supported in your career development.

Location: Surry Hills, Sydney

Salary: $110,000 + superannuation

Working arrangements: Initially five days in the office, with hybrid flexibility following probation.

Confidentiality assured.

Please note: Applicants must have existing Australian working rights. Sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship is not available.