Account Manager

AF Selection; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Collaborative team environment

Varied B2B/B2C clients

Job summary

AF Selection is seeking an experienced Account Manager for a brand and communications agency. In a small, collaborative team, you will be the key contact for clients, translating briefs into deliverable campaigns and keeping projects on track.

You'll work closely with creative and production teams, coordinate external suppliers, manage budgets and deadlines, and look for opportunities to strengthen client relationships. Hybrid role with 3 days in the office; salary £35,000–£40,000.

Qualifications

• Several years of agency experience and strong relationship management.
• Experience coordinating multiple campaigns from brief to delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with detail-oriented project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as the main point of contact.
• Take and develop client briefs, translating ideas into deliverable campaigns.
• Manage multiple campaigns and projects with deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with creative, content and production teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Coordinate external suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Provide regular updates to clients and handle feedback effectively.
• Identify opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships.
• Support the wider team across campaigns, content and communications projects.

Skills

Client management

Project coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Account Manager – Brand & Communications Agency

Hybrid working (3 days in)

The Opportunity

Our client is an established brand and communications agency creating impactful campaigns for a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients.

They are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their small, collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with agency experience who enjoys building strong client relationships, managing multiple projects and working closely with creative teams to deliver high-quality campaigns.

The Role

You will act as a key point of contact for clients, taking briefs from initial ideas through to successful delivery. You’ll be responsible for keeping projects organised, on track and aligned with client objectives, while working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Taking and developing client briefs, translating ideas into clear and deliverable projects
• Managing multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are maintained
• Working closely with creative, content and production teams to deliver high-quality work
• Coordinating external suppliers and ensuring smooth project delivery
• Providing regular updates to clients and managing feedback effectively
• Identifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships
• Supporting the wider team across campaigns, content and communications projects

About You

We’re looking for someone with several years’ experience within an agency environment, who understands the demands of managing clients and multiple projects at pace.

You’ll ideally have experience across brand, campaigns, content and communications, together with excellent organisation and communication skills.

Most importantly, you’ll be:

• Confident and professional when dealing with clients
• Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working with creative teams and external suppliers
• Commercially aware and focused on delivering excellent client service
• Proactive, positive and willing to get involved
• A strong team player who enjoys working within a small, collaborative environment

What’s On Offer

In return, you’ll receive a salary of £35,000 – £40,000, alongside:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of B2B and B2C clients
• A role within an agency that genuinely values creativity, personality and strong client relationships

If you’re an experienced agency Account Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, work with great clients and be part of a close‑knit team, we’d love to hear from you.