Account Manager

Media Account Manager Location: Manchester, UK Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Hybrid: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Monday and Thursday in office) About the Role: Are you a proactive, confident, and highly organised Media Account Manager ready to take ownership of multiple client relationships? Join our growing Client Services team and play a key role in delivering outstanding media planning and buying solutions. Benefits: * Competitive annual leave allowance starting at 33 days (including public holidays) * Additional day off for your birthday (following successful completion of probation) * Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus * Group life assurance cover * Regular company social events * Option to enrol in private medical insurance after one year of service * Long service recognition awards at five-year milestones * Employee of the Quarter recognition scheme * Complimentary tea, coffee, snacks, and access to fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas * End-of-week team socials * Employee referral incentive scheme * Access to Pirkx employee perks and wellbeing platform from day one * Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution (following three months’ service) Key Responsibilities: * Act as the main point of contact for clients, media owners, and internal teams, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. * Manage client accounts, building strong relationships and providing strategic, results-driven media recommendations. * Lead day-to-day client activity, including media planning, campaign delivery, performance reporting, and billing. * Present campaign strategies, reports, and insights at client meetings, driving innovation and showcasing industry expertise. * Contribute to agency growth by promoting new ideas, efficient working practices, and a positive, high-performance culture. Requirements: * Proven experience as a Media Account Manager in media planning and buying. * Strong knowledge of digital and traditional media channels, with the ability to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills with confidence in client-facing roles. * Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities * Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite