Senior Account Manager

ThePlaceToBe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail marketing agency in Greater London is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee key client accounts and deliver impactful shopper campaigns. You will build strong client relationships, develop clear strategies, and manage the end-to-end campaign delivery. The ideal candidate will have agency experience, a background in FMCG, and a passion for driving results. This hybrid role allows for flexibility with two days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Account Manager with agency experience.
• FMCG and retail background with project management skills.
• Confident communicator and team leader.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to deliver high-quality work.
• Willingness to grow and develop with the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key client accounts in retail and FMCG.
• Deliver impactful shopper marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for best results.
• Managing and delegating tasks to more junior team members.
• Overseeing budgets, timelines and proposals to ensure smooth delivery.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external partners to deliver best-in-class work.

Skills

Client relationship management

Campaign management

Strategic development

Team leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

💥 London – hybrid – 2 days in office

ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working closely with a growing retail shopper marketing agency in London, partnering with some of the biggest global FMCG brands. This agency is known for bold creative thinking, strong client partnerships, and a friendly, collaborative culture where people are genuinely supported to grow.

About the role...

As Senior Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing key retail and FMCG client accounts, delivering impactful shopper campaigns that drive results.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• Building and owning strong client relationships, becoming a trusted partner
• Developing clear briefs and strategies that add value to creative thinking
• Managing end-to-end delivery of shopper, retail, BTL and brand activation campaigns
• Managing and delegating tasks to more junior team members
• Overseeing budgets, timelines and proposals to ensure smooth delivery
• Collaborating closely with internal and external partners to deliver best-in-class work

About you

This Senior Account Manager role would suit someone with agency experience who loves FMCG and retail, enjoys working at pace, and is ready to make a real impact with clients.

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Senior Account Manage who can take ownership of their clients
• Background in a marketing or creative agency environment
• Experience working with FMCG, food, drink or retail brands
• Confident communicator who enjoys building long-term client relationships
• Highly organised, proactive and passionate about delivering great work
• Someone eager to grow and develop alongside the business

Sound like you? Or interested in having a chat about your next career move? Get in touch 💌