Account Executive; Media & Advertising

Job Title:

Account Executive (Media & Advertising)

Company:
Excite OOH

Location:

Manchester, England (Hybrid: Office Mon–Wed, WFH Thurs–Fri)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Start Date:

ASAP

Excite OOH is one of the UK’s fastest-growing out-of-home specialists, recognised on the FEBE Growth 100 Watch List and named one of Prolific North’s Top 50 Integrated Agencies.

We help brands get noticed across billboards, buses, taxis, the London Underground & more, running bold, creative campaigns nationwide.

We’re looking for an Account Executive to join our Manchester team, someone organised, confident, and full of energy.

You’ll be at the centre of it all: responding to inbound enquiries, supporting live campaigns, and helping our Account Managers deliver great client experiences.

It’s a fast-paced, hands‑on role with a clear path to Account Manager for the right person.

• Responding to inbound client enquiries by phone and email
• Preparing quotes, proposals, and campaign bookings
• Following up to turn interest into confirmed campaigns
• Supporting Account Managers on live campaigns, artwork, approvals, timelines, and reports
• Liaising with the media planning and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Managing your own leads and tasks within our CRM
• Representing Excite OOH professionally in every client interaction
• Learning the ropes of the OOH media landscape and building your commercial confidence

• Motivated, curious, and eager to learn - you love keeping things organised and moving forward
• A strong communicator who enjoys speaking with clients and suppliers
• Detail‑focused with great follow‑through
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• A team player with initiative and ambition
• Some client‑facing or agency experience is a bonus, but attitude matters most

• Be part of one of the UK’s fastest‑growing OOH agencies
• Recognised on the FEBE Growth 100 Watch List and as a Top 50 Integrated Agency
• Learn fast with hands‑on training and real client exposure
• Clear progression path into Account Management or Client Growth roles
• Great Manchester office with a supportive, ambitious team
• Travel expenses covered
• Discounted local gym membership
• Access to hundreds of retail, wellbeing and travel discounts
• A creative, ambitious and collaborative team
• Exciting clients, standout campaigns, and room to grow
• Regular socials and a collaborative, positive culture
• Access to IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) training and CPD

Most client meetings are UK-based, with occasional travel to London or regional hubs (expenses covered).

Excite OOH is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We’re excited to meet candidates directly - no recruitment agencies at this stage please.