Strategic Account Manager, Creative & Brand Growth

Engine Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Engine Recruitment Ltd is seeking an agency-side Integrated Account Manager to act as the day-to-day link between clients and the agency, shaping briefs and nurturing relationships. The role demands ownership of briefs, budgets and timely delivery of creative work across strategy-led, digital and production teams.

You’ll manage client communications, write briefs, prepare estimates, track budgets and support billing while identifying opportunities to grow accounts and contribute to pitches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an agency-side integrated account management or client services role.
• Ability to take, interrogate and shape client briefs and translate into clear direction for teams.
• Commercial awareness including understanding of estimates, scopes and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and projects, acting as day-to-day contact.
• Write or shape creative briefs and ensure internal teams have clarity to deliver strong work.
• Prepare estimates, track budgets, flag scope changes and support billing.
• Present work, gather feedback and help clients make confident decisions.
• Spot opportunities to add value, grow accounts and support proposals or pitches.

Skills

Integrated account management

Client services

Briefing and scoping

Budget management

Relationship management

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engine Recruitment Ltd is seeking an agency-side Integrated Account Manager to act as the day-to-day link between clients and the agency, shaping briefs and nurturing relationships. The role demands ownership of briefs, budgets and timely delivery of creative work across strategy-led, digital and production teams.

You’ll manage client communications, write briefs, prepare estimates, track budgets and support billing while identifying opportunities to grow accounts and contribute to pitches.