Group Account Manager

aló; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ALÓ is seeking a Group Account Manager in Mumbai to lead client accounts, ensuring successful creative work delivery. The role requires 6–8 years of experience in the Advertising/Media industry.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills, committed to driving growth and maintaining exceptional client relationships.

This position is on-site at Malad West with a salary ranging from ₹14,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 LPA.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in the Advertising/Media Industry, preferably with media agencies.
• Must reside in Mumbai with easy access to Malad West.
• Proven ability to manage, inspire, and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead key accounts and build long-term business strategies.
• Drive business development through pitches and presentations.
• Own revenue and profit targets for assigned accounts.
• Mentor cross-functional team members.
• Develop and critique creative briefs.
• Maintain high-level client relationships.
• Ensure media purchases are tracked and completed.
• Represent ALÓ at client meets and industry events.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Mastery

Team Collaboration

Business Development

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Malad West, Mumbai (On-site)

Salary: ₹14,00,000 - ₹18,00,000 LPA

Experience: 6–8 years (with at least 5 years in an Advertising/Media agency)

About ALÓ

Communication is about reaching out. It’s about conversations. ALÓ is the start of a conversation. We are a communications agency that believes that conversations are integral parts of storytelling. We are searching for proactive, passionate, and visionary leaders who don't just manage clients, but drive growth and inspire teams.

The Role: Group Account Manager

As a Group Account Manager, you will step into a pivotal leadership role at ALÓ. You will oversee a portfolio of client accounts, leading a team of Account Managers and Executives to ensure accurate, timely, and commercially successful delivery of creative work.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and a natural relationship builder who can seamlessly balance high-level business development, client retention, and team mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Strategic Leadership: Lead a cluster of key accounts, building long-term business strategies to drive brand growth and commercial success for both clients and the agency.
• New Business Development: Actively approach potential clients through new leads, spearhead pitches, and craft compelling decks/presentations for new business opportunities.
• Financial & Revenue Management: Own the revenue and profit targets for your assigned group of accounts. Detail pricing, negotiate costs, and drive growth through up‑selling and cross‑selling consulting services.
• Team Mentorship & Operations: Guide, support, and mentor cross‑functional team members (Planning, Creative, and Project teams). Identify opportunities to optimize internal agency processes and profitability.
• Creative Excellence & Briefing: Develop robust idea briefs rooted in research and market knowledge. Brief creative teams in an inspiring, concise manner and critique creative work with evidence‑based opinions to ensure it aligns with client requirements.
• Client Relationship & Retention: Maintain exceptional, high‑level relationships with executives in your portfolio, conducting regular reviews to ensure total client satisfaction.
• Media & Timeline Tracking: Ensure all media purchases are tracked and completed accurately, and all project deliverables strictly adhere to the scope of work and timelines.
• Brand Representation: Travel for client meets, attend trade shows, and participate in industry events to represent ALÓ.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 6–8 years of experience in the Advertising/Media Industry (Previous Media Agency experience is a strict must).
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Location: Must be currently residing in Mumbai (with easy commute access to Malad West).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and collaborate with planning, creative, and project team members.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills. You should be an expert at building quick rapport and long‑term trust.