Strategic Account & Projects Manager

2i Recruit Ltd; Ascot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH

Birthday day off (weekday)

Discretionary annual bonus

Employer pension contributions

Healthcare

Professional development budget

Social events

Long-term career progression

Flexible scheduling around commitments

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking an Account Manager to support the delivery of projects and campaigns while developing strong client relationships. The role suits someone with experience in client services, account management or project delivery who wants to grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of client accounts, translate requirements into actionable briefs, coordinate timelines and budgets, and mentor junior colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-4 years’ experience within account management, client services, project management or a similar client-facing role.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience managing project timelines, budgets and internal resources.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for account growth and client development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of client accounts and building strong, long-term relationships.
• Acting as a key day-to-day contact for clients, ensuring an excellent client experience throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing projects and campaigns from initial brief through to successful delivery.
• Translating client requirements into clear project plans and actionable briefs for internal teams.
• Coordinating resources, timelines and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Leading or supporting client meetings, presenting ideas, recommendations and project updates.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure projects align with client objectives and expectations.
• Identifying opportunities to add value, strengthen client relationships and support account growth.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets and commercial outcomes.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of client service and project delivery.

Skills

Client relationships

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking an Account Manager to support the delivery of projects and campaigns while developing strong client relationships. The role suits someone with experience in client services, account management or project delivery who wants to grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of client accounts, translate requirements into actionable briefs, coordinate timelines and budgets, and mentor junior colleagues as needed.