Marketing Account Manager

Kensa Creative; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' holiday incl. bank holidays,

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

High spec kit

Training opportunities

Bike to Work scheme

Free EV charging on site

Phone scheme

Buy additional holiday days

4 day working week after probation

Job summary

Kensa Creative in Telford is seeking a Marketing Account Manager to lead client campaigns from brief to delivery. Based in our studio, you will manage timelines, coordinate teams, review assets, and ensure everything is on brand and on brief.

You will develop quotes, nurture client relationships and identify growth opportunities while contributing to campaign ideas and creative output. The role offers a supportive studio environment and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in marketing (in-house or agency)
• Agency background preferred - you get the pace, deadlines and client expectations.
• Proven experience coordinating or managing projects from brief to delivery.
• Confident, clear communication and strong relationship building skills.
• Attention to detail and a good head for the commercial side.
• Hands on experience with project management tools and organised file systems.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Build timelines and structure projects so the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Review client assets, sense check briefs and ensure everything is on brand and ready to fly.
• Briefing & Team Activation: Translate client speak into clear, actionable briefs that excite the team.
• Ensure everyone knows what they're doing, why it matters and when it's due.
• Write clear copy for scripts, webpages, social posts, etc.
• Client Comms & Planning: Keep clients in the loop without them needing to chase.
• Watch timelines, spot issues before they explode and plan ahead
• Revision Management & Budget Protection: Gather and organise feedback clearly.
• Handle scope changes transparently, protecting budgets and timelines.
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Sense check creative against the brief, brand and objectives.
• Ensure delivered work meets and exceeds expectations.
• You’ll need to have: Essential: 2+ years' marketing experience, Agency background, Proven project coordination, Strong communication, Detail-oriented, Tool proficiency.
• Nice to Have: Copy experience, Experience with Teamwork/ActiveCollab, Knowledge of analytics, Experience with B2B and B2C.

Skills

Marketing experience

Agency background

Project coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management tools

Tools

Teamwork

ActiveCollab

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Account Manager

Location: Telford, Shropshire (Office Based)

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday, based in our studio in Telford. We actually mean that - we respect your time and don't expect unnecessary overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Build timelines that actually work in real life, structuring projects so the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Review client assets, sense check briefs, and make sure everything is on brand and ready to fly.
• Briefing & Team Activation: Translate client speak into clear, actionable briefs that excite the team.
• Make sure everyone knows what they're doing, why it matters and when it's due
• Write clear, accurate copy for things like scripts, webpages, social posts, etc.
• Client Comms & Planning: Keep clients in the loop without them needing to chase.
• Watch timelines, spot issues before they explode and effectively plan ahead
• Revision Management & Budget Protection: Gather and organise feedback so it's clear and actionable.
• Handle scope changes like a pro - protecting budgets, timelines and sanity while being transparent about impacts.
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Sense check creative against the brief, brand and objectives before it hits the client's inbox.
• Make sure what we deliver not only meets expectations, but quietly shows off a bit too.

Client Onboarding & Industry Intelligence

• Get under the skin of the client's world - their goals, pressure points and opportunities.
• Learn the language of their industry and where they sit in the market.
• Use insights to shape better recommendations and smarter work.

Commercial Excellence

• Build accurate quotes and get all the approvals lined up properly.
• Help shape proposals for bigger opportunities and flagship projects.
• Keep an eye on commercial reality while still delivering serious value.

Relationship Management & Growth

• Stay close to your clients with regular, meaningful touchpoints - not just status calls for the sake of it.
• Identify opportunities to suggest new and impactful ideas to create real success for clients
• Be proactive in outreaching to prospective clients, introducing them to Kensa and our skillset.

Creative Output

• Have strong copywriting and proofreading skills to assist with project delivery
• Create and share ideas with our internal team
• Have insight into our industry and use this knowledge to support in the creation of campaigns and marketing deliverables for the agency
• Bonus for experience within social media management, SEO or PPC

You’ll need to have:

Essential:

• 2+ years' experience in marketing (in-house or agency side)
• Agency background is strongly preferred - you get the pace, deadlines and client expectations.
• Proven experience coordinating or managing projects from brief to delivery.
• Confident, clear communication and strong relationship building skills.
• Attention to detail plus a good head for the commercial side.
• Hands on experience with project management tools and organised file systems.

Nice to Have:

• Experience writing copy across different platforms.
• Experience with tools like Teamwork, ActiveCollab or similar.
• Understanding of content performance, analytics, etc.
• Experience managing projects for both B2B and B2C clients.
• Strong copywriting and/or proofreading skills to support your projects.

What you'll get:

• A flexible, informal studio environment that cares about quality output more than presenteeism
• 31 days' holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off (after 1 year of service)
• Benefits package including pension, healthcare cash plan and high spec kit
• Training opportunities, free refreshments and regular team days
• Bike to Work scheme
• Free EV charging on site
• Phone scheme
• Buy additional holiday days
• 4 day working week after probation

Candidates with experience of; Marketing Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager (Marketing / Creative Agency), Creative Account Manager, Marketing Project & Account Manager may also be considered for this role