Account Manager

Cottrell Moore Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a passionate Account Manager to manage BTR client accounts and deliver marketing projects. The ideal candidate will have proven account management experience, strong communication skills, and be organised in handling multiple projects. This role offers competitive benefits including a performance bonus, progressive annual leave, and various office perks.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 31 days

Progressive Annual Leave

Brunch Every Thursday

Birthday Leave

Social Events

Private Medical Insurance

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Quarter

Office Perks

Beer Fridge Fridays

Referral Program

Pirkx Benefits

Auto-Enrolment Pension

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management within a marketing agency.
• Strong communicator, highly organised, and confident juggling multiple projects.
• Proactive, creative, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and marketing activity across multiple BTR accounts.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to brief, coordinating with Creative, Media, and Social teams.
• Contribute to lease-up and retention strategies, research insights, and creative pitches.
• Monitor budgets, profitability, and project timelines.

Skills

Account management experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Proactive and creative

Skills in Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Account Manager

Location

Manchester, M4 6WX (3 days office)

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000

We’re looking for a passionate, organised, and forward-thinking Account Manager to join our growing Build-to-Rent (BTR) Client Services team.

You’ll manage a portfolio of five BTR clients, acting as their key contact and ensuring seamless delivery of creative and strategic marketing campaigns. Working closely with the BTR Account Director, you’ll oversee projects from brief to completion, lead client meetings.

Benefits

• Annual Leave : 31 days
• Progressive Annual Leave : Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days).
• Brunch Every Thursday
• Birthday Leave : One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation).
• Social Events : Year-round events organised by our Social Committee.
• Private Medical Insurance : Optional after 1 year of service.
• Long Service Awards : Given every 5 years of continuous service.
• Employee of the Quarter : Rewards for top performers each quarter.
• Office Perks : Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces.
• Beer Fridge Fridays : Weekly drinks to unwind and connect.
• Referral Program : Reward for successful candidate referrals.
• Pirkx Benefits : Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension : 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months).
• Performance Bonus : Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and marketing activity across multiple BTR accounts.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to brief, coordinating with Creative, Media, and Social teams.
• Contribute to lease-up and retention strategies, research insights, and creative pitches.
• Monitor budgets, profitability, and project timelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management within a marketing agency.
• Strong communicator, highly organised, and confident juggling multiple projects.
• Proactive, creative, and eager to learn.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and project management tools.