Account Manager

OMD; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OMD in Auckland is seeking an Account Manager to lead integrated media planning for a portfolio of clients. You’ll own media strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff, ensuring campaigns meet high standards.

We’re looking for 2-3 years in media planning, strong storytelling and the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations. A proactive, curious mindset and independent work style are valued in our fast-moving agency.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in media planning across digital and traditional channels.
• Strong presentation, storytelling and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to turn data and insights into impactful recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver integrated media planning across digital and traditional channels.
• Turn client, category and market data into clear, actionable media strategies.
• Develop and present compelling, insight-led recommendations to clients.
• Work collaboratively across Digital, Strategy, Investment and specialist teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, media partners and creative agencies.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them grow and develop.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Identify new opportunities, challenge the norm and bring fresh thinking to the table.

Skills

Media planning

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recommendations

Omni-channel planning

Mentoring

Job description

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At OMD, we're re-imagining what media can do creating meaningful, creative and powerful connections between brands and people. We're looking for an Account Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering innovative, insight-led media solutions across an exciting portfolio of clients. Reporting to an Associate Business Director, you'll take ownership of media planning across your client portfolio while working closely with Account Executives, Media Assistants and our specialist teams.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and deliver integrated media planning across digital and traditional channels.
• Turn client, category and market data into clear, actionable media strategies.
• Develop and present compelling, insight-led recommendations to clients.
• Work collaboratively across Digital, Strategy, Investment and specialist teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, media partners and creative agencies.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them grow and develop.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Identify new opportunities, challenge the norm and bring fresh thinking to the table.

What we're looking for

You'll be a confident media professional who combines strong planning skills with curiosity, commercial thinking and a genuine passion for great work.

You're bring:

• 2-3 years of experience in media planning across digital and traditional channels.
• Strong presentation, storytelling and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to turn data and insights into impactful recommendations.
• Experience across omni-channel planning and the wider digital ecosystem.
• Knowledge of channels such as SEM, SEO, Programmatic, Social, Influencer, Mobile, Content, CRM and Email Marketing.
• A good understanding of media technology, measurement and attribution.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial management skills.
• The confidence to work independently while being a strong team player.
• A proactive mindset and a desire to continuously learn, innovate and improve.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.

Why OMD?

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can own meaningful client work, develop your leadership capability and work alongside some of the best talent across media, strategy, investment and specialist disciplines.

• Work on exciting campaigns for leading brands.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates innovation, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Work alongside talented specialists across media, strategy, content, and digital.
• Contribute to work that creates real impact and industry recognition.
• Grow your career in a supportive, fast-moving agency environment.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're ready to grow your career, work across an exciting client portfolio and make a real impact in media, we'd love to hear from you.