Account Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Digitas, we harness the power of connection to make positive impact everyday. We have a relentless focus on creating connections to help our clients’ businesses grow, connecting diverse people, ideas and expertise in innovative and exciting ways.

We are making positive impact with our amazing clients, through our capabilities in Consulting, Products & Platforms, Customer Engagement and Digital Media. 

Part of Publicis Groupe, and a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s leading brands.

Digitas. Experience the power of connection.

Our Commitment
Digitas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of Digitas' largest client accounts as an Account Manager.

You’ll be part of a Publicis Groupe team, collaborating with Digitas, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Publicis Poke to deliver best-in-class editorial content and campaigns for a leading UK client.

Role Overview

This is an exciting time to join our team and help deliver exceptional editorial content for one of our largest clients. We're looking for a passionate Account Manager who thrives in a leading global digital agency and delivers standout creative work. As a key player within the team, you will manage the day-to-day account activities, working closely with Project Management and Client Services to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and on brief. Occasional travel and shoot attendance may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Client Management: Act as a critical point of contact, managing key client relationships.
  • Project Leadership: Brief, execute, and deliver editorial content across owned channels in collaboration with the Senior Account Manager and Account Director.
  • Team Collaboration: Lead conversations with Creative, Strategy, and Production teams, and manage daily stand-up meetings.
  • Event Attendance: Occasionally travel and attend shoots and events.
  • Project Management: Track and manage project budgets and financials.
  • Client Interaction: Understand and interpret client briefs, challenge requests when necessary, and ensure the best solutions are delivered.

Qualifications

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Essential

  • An experienced Account Executive looking for the next step or an established Account Manager seeking more responsibility on a larger portfolio.
  • Strong background in a digital or creative agency with a good understanding of the creative process.
  • Proven ability to develop trusted client relationships.
  • Skilled in managing projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Commercial aptitude with effective budget management skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across various departments and disciplines.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and prioritise to meet client needs.
  • Comfortable taking and interpreting briefs, receiving and challenging feedback, and delivering against project plans.

Desirable

  • Experience in production and/or post-production processes.
  • Understanding of other disciplines such as media, products, and platforms.

Additional Information

Digitas UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

  • WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
  • REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
  • HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
  • HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
  • AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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