Senior Account Manager: Strategic Campaign & Growth Lead

DNA Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Account Manager to manage major accounts, deliver strategic insights, and shape media strategies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in PR or comms, strong client communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts efficiently. This role offers the chance to mentor junior colleagues while driving campaign success and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Referral program offering vouchers

Dynamic recruitment solutions

Qualifications

• Strong experience at AM/SAM level within a PR or comms agency.
• Exceptionally organised and detail-driven.
• Confident client communicator with strong relationship skills.
• Grounded in media relations and influencer planning.
• Skilled copywriter with a sharp eye for accuracy.
• Supportive team leader who uplifts junior colleagues.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets.
• Creative and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major accounts and ensure project delivery.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients with strategic advise.
• Lead client meetings and oversee team workflows.
• Shape media strategies and manage client communications.
• Build integrated communications plans with specialists.
• Quality-check press releases and proposals.
• Oversee campaign management and budget tracking.
• Contribute to creative development and business pitches.

Skills

Experience at AM/SAM level

Organisational skills

Client communication

Media relations skills

Copywriting skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Proactivity

Job description

A leading communications agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Account Manager to manage major accounts, deliver strategic insights, and shape media strategies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in PR or comms, strong client communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts efficiently. This role offers the chance to mentor junior colleagues while driving campaign success and innovative solutions.