Account Executive (Design Agency)

Job description

Looking for your next step in account management, where you can take real ownership, work directly with clients and see your work land in the real world?

Account Executive

Up to £30,000

Location: London, Hoxton area

Hybrid - 3 days in, 2 days WFH

About the Company

Our client is an established creative agency working across food and drink brands, with a strong focus on partnerships and promotional campaigns. They are known for producing work that you can genuinely see in-store and out in the world, while offering a supportive, well-structured agency environment.

The Role

This is a hands-on Account Executive role supporting key FMCG accounts. You will work closely with a Senior Account Director and a fellow AE, managing day-to-day activity, owning smaller briefs and helping deliver campaigns from briefing through to final delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the management of key FMCG client accounts
• Take client briefs, clarify requirements and translate them into clear briefs for creative and design teams
• Manage smaller projects independently, including POS and key visual work
• Coordinate with studio and project management to ensure smooth delivery
• Manage costs, estimates, approvals and invoicing processes
• Maintain accurate project documentation and written confirmation of scope
• Build confident, professional relationships with clients and partners
• Support forecasting, planning and budget tracking for your accounts

About You

• At least one year of experience in an account management role, ideally within a creative or design agency
• Comfortable speaking with clients and managing calls without constant supervision
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident juggling multiple projects
• Strong written communication skills and good commercial awareness
• Genuinely interested in FMCG brands and partnership-led work

Nice to Haves

• Experience working across marketing communications, advertising or promotional campaigns
• Exposure to partnerships, entertainment or promotional brand collaborations
• Previous experience briefing creative teams or studios

Why Here? Why Now?

This agency has a high bar for success but also a genuinely warm and friendly heart to it. You will be trusted early on, given real responsibility and the chance to learn directly from senior stakeholders. There's a clear path to Account Manager for whomever wants to walk it. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to build a solid agency career, gain confidence with clients and see tangible results from their work.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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