Media Account Manager

Cottrell Moore Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media agency in Shoreditch, London is seeking a Media Account Manager to take ownership of multiple client relationships. This role involves leading media planning and campaign delivery for around 10 clients, requiring proven experience in media planning and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits including annual leave and performance bonuses.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Progressive annual leave increase

Birthday leave

Social events

Private medical insurance

Long service awards

Performance bonus

Free snacks and beverages

Referral program

Access to health and wellness perks

Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Media Account Manager.
• Ability to deliver client-focused media solutions.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities across accounts.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Manage approximately 10 client accounts.
• Lead media planning, campaign delivery, and reporting.
• Support a Media Account Executive and foster collaboration.
• Present strategic insights at client meetings.
• Contribute to agency growth and positive culture.

Skills

Media planning and buying experience

Strong knowledge of digital and traditional media

Exceptional communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job title: Media Account Manager

Salary: 40,000

Location: Shoreditch, London (Hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days at home)

About the role: Are you a proactive, confident, and highly organised Media Account Manager ready to take ownership of multiple client relationships? Join our growing Client Services team and play a key role in delivering outstanding media planning and buying solutions for around 10 valued clients.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 31 days
• Progressive Annual Leave: Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days).
• 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

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, media owners, and internal teams, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
• Manage approximately 10 client accounts, building strong relationships and providing strategic, results-driven media recommendations.
• Lead day-to-day client activity, including media planning, campaign delivery, performance reporting, and billing.
• Support and develop a Media Account Executive, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Present campaign strategies, reports, and insights at client meetings, driving innovation and showcasing industry expertise.
• Contribute to agency growth by promoting new ideas, efficient working practices, and a positive, high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Media Account Manager in media planning and buying (property sector experience desirable).
• Strong knowledge of digital and traditional media channels, with the ability to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with confidence in client-facing roles.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities across 10 accounts.
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.