Media Planner & Buyer Account Manager

Account Manager | Independent Media Agency | London | Up to £45,000 DOE

We are delighted to be partnering with one of London's most respected independent media agencies on the search for a talented Account Manager.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit, ambitious team that champions challenger brands and delivers real results. If you're a media professional ready to take full ownership of client relationships, lead junior talent and make your mark — this is the role for you.

• Proven experience in a media agency in a planning and buying role
• Strong cross‑channel media knowledge across multiple platforms
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Exceptional attention to detail across plans, reports and financial admin
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

As Account Manager you will take end‑to‑end responsibility for a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior leadership to deliver innovative, effective media campaigns. You will be the day‑to‑day lead for your accounts while also developing the talent around you.

• Managing and developing junior planners, buyers and executives
• Delivering effective and innovative media planning and buying across all channels
• Staying ahead of the latest media technology, trends and opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong client and media owner relationships
• Contributing to new business pitches and proactively identifying growth opportunities
• Overseeing financial administration including billing, forecasting and reporting
• Ensuring all client deliverables are accurate, on time and to the highest standard

• Media agency background at planner/buyer or senior executive level
• Strong cross‑channel media knowledge
• IPA qualifications (or working towards – supported by the agency)
• Google Ads and/or Facebook Blueprint certification (desirable)
• Commercially minded with a proactive, ideas‑driven approach
• A natural relationship builder – with clients, media owners and internal teams

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Personalised training and development programme
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Interested? Send your CV to  or message me directly here on Linked In.