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Account/Project/Strategy Manager Jobs
Every project needs an experienced Account Manager to oversee it, and this is no different within the creative industries. From advertising to broadcast journalism, the presence of a Creative Account Manager can make or break a campaign. While similar, Project Managers are also responsible for the completion of the project which must be finished on time and on budget. Whether agency based or client-side, Planners and Strategy Managers are also responsible for taking research and insight and turning it into behaviour based creative ideas, this information will act as the base for all advertising campaigns. If managing creative accounts is your area of expertise, Salt’s specialist recruiters can help you find your next role.
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We are looking for a talented Senior Account Director to work with a fantastic digital agency and take the lead on a high-profile non-profit account! This is an opportunity to…
Project Manager | ASAP start | 6 month contract + any possible extensions | Up to £400pd | Inside IR35 An opportunity has become available for a contract Digital Project…
Digital Producer | 12 Months FTC| Remote for now, but London based eventually An opportunity has become available for a Freelance Digital Producer to join a well known London agency.…
Another role in! Are you a digital freelance senior Project Manager? Fancy working for one the London's top branding advertising agencies? Well great, as they are looking for someone like…
Freelance Studio Manager | 6 Months + extensions | Remote for now, but London based eventually | Inside IR35 My client is a household name in entertainment and is seeking…
Project Manager | ASAP start | 6 month contract + any possible extensions | Up to £400pd This is an exciting opportunity to join a well known name in entertainment…
My client are a world renowned fashion brand looking for a UX Testing Assistant to join their fast growing team. Details of the role below: Test Design and Analysis Assist…
Freelance Digital Video Producer | 3 Months + extensions | Remote for now, but London based eventually| Up to £350pd | Inside IR35 An opportunity has become available for a…
What is Creative Account Management?
A Creative Account Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of a campaign. This requires intimate knowledge of both the client in question and the strengths of the creative team you will be working with. The role also entails managing client expectations, ensuring creative work fits the client brief and making sure all deadlines are met.
Related roles include Project Managers, who manage the whole workflow, ensuring print, digital, UX, signage are all delivered, and Strategy Managers have a more all-encompassing role, focus on a business-level approach to different clients.
Creative Account Management roles can be filled in-house, as well as on a consultancy basis. This allows applicants to broaden their areas of expertise by undertaking Creative Account Management positions across a swathe of different industry sectors.
Salary information and career progression
| Account / Senior Account Managers | £25,000 - £35,000 |
| Mid Weight Project Manager | £35,000 - £45,000 |
| Strategist | £30,000 - £40,000 |
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Recent Changes in the Sector
In recent years, Creative Account Managers have dealt more with digital work. As the brands agencies work with increasingly favour online communications, creative work has come to encompass websites, online videos, adverts, influencer collaborations, and social media campaigns. Knowledge of the online landscape is now essential to the modern Creative Account Manager.
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Future Prospects
Creative Account Managers can expect to progress to Senior Creative Account Management roles with time and experience, eventually with the potential to reach Accounts Director positions.
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Salt’s advice for getting a Creative Account Management job
Employers’ Requirements
Employers will expect knowledge of, and experience of working in, Creative Account Management. Since the role can cover several sectors, experience in the sector you are applying for is also useful. An eye for good creative work will also be necessary, as will knowledge of how creative teams work together.
CV Requirements
Make sure you display all relevant skills on your CV and detail some of the projects you have worked on previously. Emphasise any interactions you have had with creative teams in order to establish your Creative Account Manager credentials.
Educational Requirements
Specific qualifications in Creative Account Management are not necessarily required, but a degree in Marketing or a similar field can help you build the knowledge base you need.
Top Tip
"To love everything Creative as well as to be very organised with a passion for Advertising."
— Ricky Burns, Regional DirectorSpeak with Ricky Burns about Account/Project/Strategy Manager Jobs
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