Senior Account Manager

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ThePlaceToBe in Leeds is seeking a Senior Account Manager to own key FMCG client relationships and drive shopper marketing campaigns from brief to delivery.

You'll lead the delivery of retail and brand activation projects, manage budgets and timelines, mentor junior staff and nurture strong client partnerships to fuel growth and ongoing client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Account Manager within a marketing, shopper or creative agency.
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent project management, organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing key FMCG and retail client accounts, becoming a trusted advisor
• Leading the delivery of shopper marketing, brand activation, retail and BTL campaigns
• Developing strategic briefs and collaborating with creative teams to deliver impactful work
• Overseeing project budgets, timelines, proposals and overall campaign performance
• Managing and mentoring junior team members while supporting their development
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery

Skills

Senior Account Manager experience

Client management & relationship-build

Project management & delivery

Job description

We're delighted to be partnering with a growing shopper marketing agency in Leeds that works with some of the world's leading FMCG brands.

Known for its bold creative thinking, strong client partnerships and supportive culture, this agency offers the opportunity to work on impactful retail and brand activation campaigns while developing your career in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Account Manager, you'll take ownership of key client accounts, leading the delivery of retail, shopper and brand activation campaigns from brief through to execution. You'll build trusted client relationships, oversee project delivery and play a key role in driving account growth and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and growing key FMCG and retail client accounts, becoming a trusted advisor
• Leading the delivery of shopper marketing, brand activation, retail and BTL campaigns
• Developing strategic briefs and collaborating with creative teams to deliver impactful work
• Overseeing project budgets, timelines, proposals and overall campaign performance
• Managing and mentoring junior team members while supporting their development
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery

About You

You'll be an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with a passion for FMCG, retail and shopper marketing. You'll thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, enjoy building long-term client relationships and have a proactive approach to delivering exceptional work.

We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Senior Account Manager within a marketing, shopper or creative agency
• A background working with FMCG, food, drink or retail brands
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent project management, organisational and communication abilities
• A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused mindset
• Ambition to grow your career and contribute to the ongoing success of the agency

Sound like your next challenge? We'd love to hear from you