Senior Account Executive

Zealous Agency; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable marketing agency based in Leeds is looking for an adept Account Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of accounts. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and collaborating closely with creative teams. Ideal candidates should have agency-side experience, particularly in retail or FMCG, paired with strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality. If you're ready for a role that values investment in its people and operates a bit differently, this position is worth exploring.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in agency-side roles, particularly in retail or FMCG.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy portfolio of accounts across various brands.
• Oversee project delivery while keeping track of budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams.
• Monitor budgets and timelines and take ownership of campaigns.

Skills

Client management

Project delivery oversight

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Job description

I'm working with a genuinely interesting agency on a role that doesn't come up very often.

They're a Leeds-based agency with a clear point of difference, a strong set of well-known brand clients, and a way of thinking about marketing that genuinely sets them apart from the crowd.

The Role

You'll be managing a busy portfolio of accounts, getting stuck into everything from writing briefs and managing client relationships to overseeing project delivery across creative, content and media. It's genuinely varied work, fast-paced, multi-brand, and multichannel, so no two weeks look the same.

You’ll work closely with creative and strategy teams, keep a close eye on budgets and timelines, and be the kind of person clients trust to just get things done. There's real room to take ownership here, not just to execute what you're told.

You

You're organised without being rigid. Detailed without being precious. You can hold multiple plates in the air and still notice if one of them has a smudge on it.

You're confident enough to manage upwards and sideways, happy to roll your sleeves up when the team needs it. You genuinely care about the quality of the work, and you've got the commercial awareness to understand why that matters beyond just the creative.

Ideally, you'll have agency-side experience, particularly in retail or FMCG, but more than anything, it's your attitude and approach that'll stand out here.

Why it's worth a conversation

This is a well-regarded agency with a collaborative culture and a client list that gives you real variety. If you've been looking for somewhere that does things a bit differently and actually invests in its people, this is worth exploring.