German speaking Account Manager - Creative Media Agency

The Language Business; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international creative media agency is seeking a German Speaking Account Manager to manage German-speaking client accounts and lead projects from brief to delivery. The ideal candidate should be fluent in both German and English, with strong account or project management experience in a creative agency. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 and flexible hybrid working arrangements, providing an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile international brands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in account or project management in a media/creative agency.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and develop strong relationships.
• Coordinate and advise on timelines to ensure smooth project flow.
• Track progress of all live projects and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Account Management

Project Management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

• Location: South London (15 minutes by train from Central London)
• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, standard office hours
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Languages Required: Fluent German & English

About the Company

Join a leading international creative media agency! This is an exciting opportunity for a fluent German speaker with project/account management experience in a creative setting to step into a key role on high-profile client accounts.

The Role: German Speaking Account Manager

As the German Speaking Account Manager, you will take ownership of several German-speaking client accounts and lead projects from brief to delivery. You’ll work across creative and production teams, helping ensure all project elements — from branding to packaging design — are completed on time and to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts, developing strong and lasting relationships
• Handle multiple creative projects and ensure timely execution
• Take and interpret client briefs, then release projects for production
• Work closely with internal Design and Production teams to deliver high-quality artwork
• Coordinate and advise on timelines, ensuring smooth project flow
• Write detailed creative briefs for design, digital, and photoshoot teams
• Organise and manage photoshoots — including getting quotes and writing briefings
• Track progress of all live projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Support international campaigns and brand rollouts across markets

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Fluent German and English (written & spoken)
• Account Management or Project Management experience in a media/creative agency
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• A background in marketing, branding, or packaging design is highly advantageous
• Organised, self-motivated, and deadline-driven
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with large international brands preferred

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £40,000
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Exciting projects with high-profile, international brands
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

Apply

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to:

Recruiter Contact: Jonathan Grimes