Senior Account Manager

Job description

Senior Account Manager

£35k-£44k

This is a Leeds based role. The candidate can be based in Manchester, as the position requires only two days per week in the Leeds office. The rest of the time you can WFH.

ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working closely with a leading shopper marketing agency in Leeds, partnering with well-known FMCG brands to deliver high impact, insight led retail campaigns.

This agency is known for its collaborative culture, strong creative output, and end-to-end campaign delivery, with a real focus on understanding consumer behaviour and driving results in store.

About the role...

As a Senior Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing FMCG client accounts and delivering end-to-end shopper marketing campaigns, working closely with creative teams to ensure work is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

What you’ll be doing day to day...

• Managing key FMCG client relationships and acting as their day-to-day point of contact
• Delivering end-to-end shopper campaigns across POS, toolkits, and experiential activations
• Translating shopper and consumer insight into clear briefs and effective campaign delivery
• Owning project timelines, budgets, and resourcing to ensure smooth delivery
• Collaborating closely with creative, strategy, and production teams to bring campaigns to life
• Supporting junior account members in a fast paced agency setting

About you...

This role would suit a Senior Account Manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced agency environment, has a passion for shopper marketing and FMCG, and thrives on collaboration and delivery excellence.

What we’re looking for...

• Proven experience as an Senior Account Manager within a shopper or creative agency
• Strong FMCG experience with an understanding of consumer and shopper behaviour
• Experience delivering campaigns across POS, retail toolkits, and experiential
• Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with creatives and clients

Sound like you? Or interested in having a chat about your next career move?

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English