Account Manager

We Are Aspire; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in London seeks an experienced Account Manager for media planning and buying. You’ll work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with clients and teams to execute effective campaigns across diverse media channels. This role offers exposure to exciting projects and growth opportunities within a vibrant culture.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in media planning and/or buying, ideally within an agency.
• Confident grasp of traditional and digital media channels.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build insightful media strategies based on audience data and trends.
• Lead media buying across digital and traditional platforms.
• Monitor campaigns, analyze results, and recommend optimizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Media planning

Media buying

Tools

MediaOcean

Prisma

Meta Business Suite

TGI

Nielsen

Google Ads

Job description

Account Manager - Media Planning & Buying (Hybrid)
Shape bold, data-led campaigns across digital, print, OOH, audio, and more.

We're working with a forward-thinking media agency to find an experienced and passionate Account Manager who thrives on turning insights into impact. If you're looking for your next exciting challenge in a collaborative environment - this is it.

Our client is a growing media planning and buying agency with an impressive portfolio and a collaborative culture. They're looking for someone who's not only media-savvy and highly organised, but who can also bring fresh thinking, energy, and confidence to every campaign.

The opportunity:
As Account Manager, you'll support the planning, buying and execution of integrated campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, OOH and audio. You'll be a vital link between clients, media owners, and internal teams - ensuring campaigns land smoothly, strategically, and successfully.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning with purpose - Help build insightful, results-driven media strategies based on audience data, trends and bold creative thinking.
• Buying smart - Lead on media buying across digital and traditional platforms, securing the best value and managing timelines with precision.
• Owning performance - Monitor campaigns, analyse results, and recommend optimisations that truly move the needle.
• Building relationships - Serve as a key point of contact for clients, delivering proactive service and clear, confident communication.
• Collaborating and evolving - Work closely with creatives and analysts to keep execution aligned and forward-looking. Stay up to date with emerging tools, platforms, and innovations.
• Driving growth - Support new business pitches and client onboarding, contributing to service level agreements and account setup.

What we're looking for:

• 2-4 years' experience in media planning and/or buying, ideally within an agency.
• A confident grasp of both traditional and digital media channels.
• Comfortable using tools such as MediaOcean, Prisma, Meta Business Suite, TGI, Nielsen, and Google Ads.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail and budget accuracy.
• A confident communicator who presents clearly and builds trust with clients.
• Proactive, team-oriented and adaptable - someone who takes ownership and brings energy to the role.

Working arrangement:
Full-time, hybrid working (split between office and home).

Why this role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team working with brilliant clients on exciting campaigns. You'll gain exposure to diverse projects, genuine growth potential, and the chance to shape work that gets noticed.

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