Senior Account Manager

Havas Media Group Spain SAU; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications group is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee account operations, manage client relationships, and ensure high standards across deliverables. The role involves strategic thinking and proactive management of multiple accounts, requiring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients and contribute to impactful campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple accounts and workloads.
• Strong writing and presentation skills required.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage account operations and ensure high standards.
• Plan and oversee campaign execution and activations.
• Handle financial processes including budgets and invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Presentation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Agency :

Havas Play

Job Description :

The Senior Account Manager (SAM) is the central "cog" of the team. It is their responsibility to manage upwards and delegate tasks to ensure smooth account operations. The SAM must identify actions and complete them promptly, staying informed about the daily workload and ensuring junior team members (AM, SAE, & AEs) meet the same standards.

Building and maintaining strong working relationships with the core team and other agency divisions (strategy, creative, social) is vital.

Job Title

Senior Account Manager (Partnerships & Activation)

Reports To

Account Director / Business Director

Role Summary

The Senior Account Manager role at Havas Play spans sponsorship activation, integrated communications, digital content, brand marketing, experiential, and events. The role involves working as the account lead on clients such as A sahi, Nomad, and Jet2.

Purpose of Role

The SAM is the central "cog" of the team, responsible for managing account operations, building relationships with clients and internal teams, and ensuring high standards across all deliverables.

The SAM is the main day-to-day contact for clients, who should trust their expertise and view them as a key team member driving projects forward. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to manage client demands, rights holders, suppliers, and internal team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Confidently manage multiple accounts and workloads, delegate effectively, and maintain high work standards under pressure.

Develop strong writing and presentation skills, adapt communication styles, and produce high-quality external and internal documents.

Approach challenges proactively, take ownership of operations, and support junior team members.

Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, agency teams, external contacts, and manage line reports.

Manage creative outputs, including assets and feedback, and work with the creative studio.

Support strategic initiatives, answer briefs creatively, and demonstrate strategic thinking in daily work.

Plan and oversee campaign execution, including activations, content, influencer engagement, and administrative tasks.

Show genuine interest in client businesses, monitor industry trends, and bring new ideas.

Manage the day-to-day running of the team, provide clear guidance, and ensure timely delivery of work.

Handle financial processes, including budgets, POs, invoices, and support fee proposals and account profitability discussions.

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Contract Type :

Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement

Havas is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to job performance.

Time left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

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