Account Manager

CNS Media Ltd; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS Media Ltd is seeking an Account Manager to join their team in a hybrid role based in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage client accounts, deliver campaigns, and develop marketing strategies in a dynamic environment. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a rapidly expanding agency.

Benefits

Tax-free company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Gym membership

Regular team-building events

Qualifications

• Experience in account management.
• Exposure to media/marketing industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing clients, delivering successful campaigns.
• Create client briefs and manage accounts.
• Coordinate with internal teams for campaign delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Client service focus

Tools

CRM systems

Planning systems

Job description

Full Job Description

Position: Account Manager

To support continued growth, we are looking for an Account Manager to join our team.

Location: Manchester

Job type: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week

Working model: Hybrid - remote/in-office

Benefits: 'Employment Ownership Trust (EOT)’ tax-free company bonus scheme; flexible working; gym membership; regular team-building events and socials.

Career & Personal Development: Learning and development program, continuous professional development opportunities, well-being program

Life at CNS Media

As one of the fastest-growing regional agencies in the UK, CNS offers an exciting environment where growth is constant. We are expanding across all departments to add to our talented team, which drives significant growth for our clients and CNS.

Our vision is to make CNS the best place to work in media. We provide a generous benefits package and a positive environment to enjoy work, learn, and make a difference.

We have offices in Chesterfield, Manchester, and Birmingham, with plans to expand further. We work with well-known national and regional brands. Recognized as ‘Best Media Planning & Buying Agency (Large)’ at the 2023 UK Agency Awards and ‘Highly Commended in The Drum Awards Marketing EMEA’.

The Role

You will collaborate with an Account Director to manage new and existing clients, delivering successful campaigns. You will be responsible for your own client list, onboarding new clients, and growing accounts. The role involves working with a diverse range of clients across private and public sectors.

Responsibilities include creating client briefs, managing accounts, working closely with media owners across TV, Radio, Out of Home, and Press, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely campaign delivery. Strong communication skills and the ability to create compelling presentations are essential, as is understanding client goals to develop effective marketing strategies.

Highlights of the Role

• Exciting Account Manager position within a rapidly expanding agency.
• Access to a broad portfolio of media products.
• Supporting media, creative, and digital campaign delivery from start to finish.
• Developing proposals and post-campaign reports.
• Assisting in growing existing clients and identifying new business opportunities.
• Liaising with clients, CNS teams, and suppliers to meet campaign requirements.
• Supporting personal and professional development.

What Does Success Look Like?

• Building strong client relationships and trust.
• Achieving campaign results and revenue growth.
• Onboarding new clients.
• Keeping clients informed of campaign performance and opportunities.
• Becoming an expert in the media landscape.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have…

• Experience in account management.
• Exposure to media/marketing industry (preferred but not essential).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with CRM and planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills and client service focus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to brief internal teams and source insights and market intelligence.
• Confidence in presenting advertising solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNS Media Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing that diversity drives creativity and innovation.