Agency Account Manager

Gillespie Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Account Manager to act as the pivotal link between clients and the internal agency team. You will nurture client relationships, oversee campaigns from brief to delivery, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate brings agency-side experience and excels in leadership, negotiation, and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in an agency-based Account Manager role.
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop client relationships, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Lead and coordinate client campaigns from concept through to completion.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure projects meet client objectives.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and campaign performance.
• Identify opportunities for growth and additional business within client accounts.
• Ensure all work remains aligned with the original brief and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Account Manager looking for your next challenge within a dynamic agency environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Gillespie Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an ambitious and driven Account Manager to join their growing team.

This is a pivotal role, acting as the key link between clients and the internal agency team. You will build and maintain strong client relationships, lead campaigns from brief to delivery, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop client relationships, acting as their primary point of contact
• Lead and coordinate client campaigns from concept through to completion
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure projects meet client objectives
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and campaign performance
• Identify opportunities for growth and additional business within client accounts
• Ensure all work remains aligned with the original brief and client expectations

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an agency-based Account Manager role
• Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £32,500
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your agency career, we’d love to hear from you.