Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager – Accenture UK & Ireland

Position:
Senior Account Manager FTC

Location:

Bristol

Career Level:

Specialist

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence.

We have an amazing opportunity for an established and talented Senior Account Manager to join the TMW team in Bristol on a 12‑month FTC.

As a Senior Account Manager, you will work across the agency to effectively manage top‑quality projects, programmes and campaigns to time, quality and cost. You will also support the senior team with the strategic development of clients, putting new initiatives in place to improve profitability.

• Support the Senior team and Planning team by contributing to the development of client and campaign strategies.
• Manage client projects from conception through to delivery, ensuring the projects are delivered on time, on budget and on brand, managing expectations of all parties.
• Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and agency partners at a similar level.
• Lead the presentation of creative work and rationale of the work.
• Contribute to the production of an exciting briefing process, demonstrating and articulating a creative understanding with the ability to build on the potential of ideas.
• Understand production techniques across all media and identify the appropriate production choice within the context of brand.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of client’s sector, market position, objectives and requirements to make recommendations for development opportunities.
• Work with planners to articulate strategies and briefs to clients and teams.
• Support the senior team in delivering against specific client revenue and profitability targets.
• Provide robust financial management of all projects.

• Previous agency experience in a similar fast‑paced Senior Account Manager role, with a full understanding of how agency processes work.
• Proven track record of delivering successful projects and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to inspire confidence amongst all those you work with.
• Be comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team; collaboration and negotiation are essential.
• Drive and desire to get one step ahead of the client’s needs and display an ‘already done’ mentality.
• The ability to look beyond the immediate day‑to‑day and identify potential issues and solutions.
• Organisation and the ability to manage, prioritise and juggle multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Established financial and commercial understanding.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders on both the client and agency side.
• Confidence and the know‑how to deliver clear, constructive feedback to all teams.

A thriving career with the chance to learn from passionate, talented colleagues and mentors. Exciting and varied client work with as much opportunity as you can handle. And a hugely sociable team to get to know.

Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include perks such as:

• Up to 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice.
• Family‑friendly and flexible working policies.
• A range of generous Parental Leave offerings.
• Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources.
• Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling.

Please note that with all of our roles, you should expect some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.

As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work‑life needs.

Final date to receive applications:
Ongoing.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role, at any time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management, Sales, and Business Development