Senior Account Manager

Zealous Agency; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced professional for a unique hybrid role that combines account handling and production. The ideal candidate has at least five years of agency experience, solid photographic production expertise, and a deep understanding of retail marketing. This role involves managing creative delivery across campaigns and leading shoots. Join a team that values quality work and fosters strong client relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of agency account handling experience required.
• Solid end-to-end photographic production experience including food photography.
• Good understanding of retail marketing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day creative delivery across multiple campaigns.
• Manage shoots from pre-production to post-production.
• Work closely with internal teams including creative, copy, and strategy.

Skills

Agency account handling experience

Photographic production experience

Retail marketing knowledge

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

I'm working with a well-established independent creative agency in Leeds on a role that's a bit different to your typical SAM position, and if you've got a background in both account handling and production, it's well worth a read.

They do brilliant work, they've got a strong client base of well-known brands, and they've built the kind of culture where good people tend to stay. I'll tell you more when we speak.

About the role

This is a hybrid account handling and production role, so if you're a pure account person with no production experience, it probably isn't for you. But if you're someone who's just as comfortable on a photographic shoot as you are in a client meeting, read on.

You'll be leading day to day creative delivery across multiple campaigns, managing shoots from pre-production right through to post, and working closely with internal creative, copy and strategy teams. It's fast-paced, varied, and genuinely hands on.

What you'll need

At least five years of agency account handling experience, solid end to end photographic production experience including food photography, and a good understanding of retail marketing. You'll need to be someone who can lead and mentor junior team members, manage multiple projects without dropping the ball, and build strong relationships with clients and suppliers alike.

The kind of person who'll fit

You're confident, solutions focused and agile. You don't wait to be told what to do next. You care about the quality of the work, and you take pride in delivering it properly, from the first brief to the final file.