Account Executive

Engine Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Engine Recruitment Ltd in Essex is seeking an Account Executive or Junior Account Manager to support client campaigns in a fast-moving creative agency environment. You’ll work closely with clients, creatives and strategists to keep briefs on track from start to finish, with room to grow into more responsibility.

The role emphasises proactive communication, strong organisational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for great creative work.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in account handling within a creative or marketing agency.
• Experience managing client communications and project timings.
• Comfortable coordinating with creatives, strategists and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team and take ownership of select projects
• Interpret briefs and prepare estimates
• Coordinate creative development and ensure deadlines
• Maintain clear client communication and project status
• Contribute to campaign planning and content development
• Assist with brand communications and activation activities

Skills

Agency experience

Client liaison

Project coordination

Brief interpretation

Job description

Are you an experienced Account Executive or Junior Account Manager looking to take the next step in a creative and marketing agency environment?

We’re looking for a talented, organised and ambitious account handler who enjoys working closely with clients, creatives and strategists to bring campaigns and brand projects to life. This role would suit someone who has already gained solid agency experience and is now ready for more responsibility, more client exposure and the chance to develop within a supportive, fast-moving team.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak to people who understand how agency life works and can confidently support the delivery of creative and marketing projects from brief through to completion. You’ll be proactive, detail-focused and comfortable keeping projects moving while building strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.

• Experience in a creative, branding, advertising or integrated marketing agency
• A good understanding of creative and marketing processes, from briefing to delivery
• Confidence managing day-to-day client communication, project timings and internal coordination
• An interest in strategy, brand storytelling, content, digital, social and campaign development
• The ability to contribute ideas, ask the right questions and help shape effective client solutions

You don’t need to be the finished article, but you should already have a solid grounding in account handling and a genuine enthusiasm for great creative work. You’ll understand the importance of a clear brief, the value of strong client service and the role that insight, messaging and execution play in building successful campaigns.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be involved in the smooth running of client accounts, supporting senior team members while also taking ownership of your own projects where appropriate. From interpreting briefs and preparing estimates to coordinating creative development and ensuring deadlines are met, you’ll play an important role in keeping work on track and clients informed.

• Creative campaigns and brand communications
• Print, literature and sales support materials
• Digital marketing, websites and content-led projects
• Social media and campaign activation
• Branding, positioning and pitch or proposal support
• Experiential, events or wider integrated marketing activity

You’ll have an appreciation of what clients expect from a good agency partner: clear communication, commercial awareness, creative thinking and reliable delivery. A working knowledge of areas such as tone of voice, content strategy, user experience, digital channels and campaign planning would be highly beneficial, as would the confidence to help clients and colleagues make informed creative and strategic choices.

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity to join an established creative and marketing agency where you can continue to learn, grow and build your confidence as an account handler. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, working on varied client projects and gaining exposure to the full agency process. If you’re motivated, personable and ready to develop your career in account management, we’d love to hear from you.